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1960 Map of Frisco Peak

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Frisco Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

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Wah Wah Valley dominates the center of this terrain, characterized by a vast Hardpan and several seasonal water catchments like East Hardpan Reservoir. The landscape transitions from the open valley floor to the high elevations of the Wah Wah Mountains and the Gray Hills, where human activity is marked by remote infrastructure. Evidence of early Utah mining and ranching is scattered throughout the canyons, including the Indian Queen Mine and the specialized Two Rock Charcoal Kilns near Spring Canyon.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant landmarks associated with the region's pioneering efforts, such as Bagnell Corral and Kelleys Place. Water management, critical to survival in this arid environment, is documented through numerous features like Dutchman Reservoir, Newhouse Reservoir, and various springs including Horse Spring and Barrel Spring. The survey also captures the primitive transit network of the era, from the established Black Rock Trail to numerous unnamed jeep trails navigating the gaps between peaks.