1955 Map of Indian Springs

About this map

The Simpson Mountains dominate this landscape, rising along the border of Tooele and Juab counties in the mid-1950s. This survey documents a high-desert environment where water sources like Indian Springs, Cherry Springs, and Antelope Springs dictated movement and utility. The prevalence of mining activity is evident through numerous prospects and the established Bar X Mine located near Death Canyon. The eastern edge of the quadrangle reaches into the Wasatch Nat For, while the complex drainage network includes features such as Judd Creek and Meadow Creek. The mapping of canyons like Raul Canyon, Lost Canyon, and Broad Canyon provides a clear view of the geological structure surrounding Lion Peak. These details offer a record of mid-century land use and resource exploration in the Great Basin.