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1972 Map of Goldstrike

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Goldstrike
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Mining and high-country wilderness define this 1970s survey of Washington County, where the southern reaches of the Dixie National Forest meet a landscape etched by prospectors. The terrain is dominated by prominent summits including Mc Farlane Mountain, Mineral Mountain, and Gutz Peak, which tower over a network of primitive transportation routes. These Pack Trails and Jeep Trails provide the only access to remote operations like the Emma Mine and the Bull Run Mine near Hamburg Peak.

Water is a critical but scarce resource here, evidenced by the named springs that sustain local life and livestock, such as Sheep Corral Spring and Black Willow Spring. The map traces the drainage patterns of Beaver Dam Wash and Slaughter Creek, illustrating how these seasonal waterways carve deep canyons like Butcher Knife Canyon and Hamburg Canyon. This documentation offers a precise record of the land before modern development, capturing the intersection of natural topography and the enduring legacy of the regional mining industry.