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1960 Map of Gandy

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

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Snake Valley serves as the central corridor of this arid basin landscape, where water sources dictated the patterns of human presence. The small settlement of Gandy sits at the base of the Marble Wash, while to the northeast, the Smithville (Site) indicates a former community near the shores of Salt Marsh Lake. The reliance on local hydrology is evident through the concentration of names in the Bishop Springs Area, including Foote Reservoir and Twin Springs.

Evidence of early desert life and exploration is scattered across the flats and foothills, from the isolated Oil Well in the east to the Grave and Graves sites near the primary roads. The surrounding terrain is defined by dramatic ridgelines such as Plympton Ridge and the Confusion Range, with names like Nipple and Rattlesnake Bench providing distinct landmarks for those navigating the numerous Jeep Trails and Trails that crisscross the valley.