2014 Map of Fish Springs SW

About this map

Historic transportation routes intersect along the northern edge of the Fish Springs Range in this western Utah desert landscape. The Lincoln Hwy and the Pony Express-Overland Stage Trl represent two distinct eras of American cross-country travel, skirting the high ground where industrial remnants like Early Shaft Rd and Drill Hole Rd suggest a history of subsurface exploration. To the east, the terrain drops toward the Fish Springs wetland complex, where numerous groundwater sources including Thomas Springs, Mirror Spring, and Walter Spring sustain a network of managed water bodies such as Shoveler Pool and Mallard Pool. This contrast between the arid canyons of W Fish Cyn and the vital springs illustrates the importance of reliable water for travelers and wildlife in the Great Basin.