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1987 Map of Garrison

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Garrison
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Garrison anchors this high-desert landscape on the border of Utah and Nevada in the late 1980s. The settlement is centered near a Cem and is defined by its proximity to water resources in an otherwise arid basin. To the west, the Humboldt National Forest marks the rise of higher terrain, where the Spring Creek Rearing Station and a Fish Hatchery utilize local springs. The map documents a network of 4wd tracks and corrals that supported ranching and resource management across the state line.

Water features like Snake Creek and Burbank Creek flow toward the valley floor, eventually reaching Pruess Lake at the southern edge of the quadrangle. Geologic interest is found in the Snake Creek Cave and various mining sites, including a labeled Adit and Mine. This survey provides a clear look at the infrastructure of the era, from the small Landing Strip to the administrative boundaries separating White Pine and Millard counties.