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1973 Map of Ibapah

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Ibapah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Overland Stage and Pony Express Route traces a historic path across this arid landscape, running through the heart of the Deep Creek Valley. The settlement of Ibapah serves as a focal point near the Goshute Indian Reservation, situated where the perennial waters of Deep Creek are joined by West Deep Creek and Middle Deep Creek. This geography reveals a critical dependency on sparse water sources, with scattered sites like Nicholes Ranch and numerous springs such as Greasewood Spring and Secret Spring supporting life in the high desert.

To the east, the Deep Creek Range rises sharply, characterized by prominent summits like North Peak and South Peak. The rugged eastern terrain is incised by numerous drainages, including Sheridan Gulch, Christiansen Canyon, and Kelly Canyon. The presence of an Historical Marker near Ibapah further emphasizes the deep-rooted transit history of this region, while several gravel pits indicate the localized industrial activity of the 1970s.