1991 Map of Gandy

About this map

Snake Valley serves as the focal point for this Great Basin landscape, where water dictates the location of human activity and survival. The small settlement of Gandy and the nearby Smithville sit on the edge of a high-desert environment dominated by the Salt Marsh Lake to the east and the Salt Marsh Range rising beyond. The importance of perennial water is evident in features like Warm Creek, Cold Spring, and the expansive Bishop Springs Area, which contrast with the ephemeral drainage of Marble Wash. Genealogists and local historians may find interest in the isolated Grave located north of Gandy Road, a solitary marker of the area's pioneer history. The presence of multiple Gravel Pits and various wells indicates the ongoing efforts to maintain infrastructure and water access in this arid pocket of Millard County near the Nevada border.