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1972 Map of Goshute Canyon

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Goshute Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Deep Creek Range dominates this 1970s survey, marking a rugged boundary between Tooele Co and Juab Co. This remote desert landscape is defined by its canyon systems, including Hardscrabble Canyon, Reilly Canyon, and Goshute Canyon, which drain eastward toward the valley floor. Evidence of the region's mining heritage is scattered throughout the high elevations, with specific sites like the Eagles Nest Mine, the Oro del Rey Mine, and several unnamed prospects indicating the historical search for precious metals in these steep drainages.

Water is the primary driver of human activity here, as seen at the Sixmile Ranch and isolated water sources like Eightmile Spring and Rock Springs. The historical footprint of Western expansion is preserved in the Pony Express and Overland Stage Route, which follows the wash along the eastern edge of the mountains. The presence of Indian Squaw Rock and landmarks like Big Basin provide further geographical context to this transition zone between high peaks and desert basins.