1910 Map of Fish Springs

About this map

The Fish Springs Range and the vast Great Salt Lake Desert dominate this early 20th-century landscape, a region defined by its isolated ranches and scattered mining operations. The map records the human footprint in this arid environment through family-named sites like Meecham's Ranch and Butson's Ranch, alongside the Queen of Sheba Mine and Ibex Mine. These settlements and industrial outposts are connected by early trails and wagon roads such as the route To Pleasant Valley and To Ajax. The presence of Indian Village and Boyd Station reflects the diverse social and logistical history of the West Desert. In the south, the massive shoreline of Sevier Lake marks the terminus of the Sevier River, providing a stark hydrological contrast to the mountain passes like Marjum Pass and the high peaks of the House Range.