1989 Map of Fifteenmile Point

About this map

Gray Hills dominate the western portion of this Millard County landscape, overlooking the broad expanse of Lawson Cove and the eastern edge of the Wah Wah Valley. This 1989 provisional map, based on field checks from the mid-1980s, documents a high-desert environment where water management is critical for survival and land use. The presence of the Lawson Cove Reservoir, a Ditch, and a specifically labeled Check Dam indicates the infrastructure required to harness seasonal runoff in an otherwise arid basin. While the map shows minimal permanent settlement, the inclusion of a Corral and several unimproved trails suggests the area's continued importance for open-range ranching. To the southeast, the terrain rises toward the prominent landmark of Fifteenmile Point, providing a clear survey of the transition from the valley floor to the adjacent upland benches.