1989 Map of Iron Mine Pass

About this map

Sevier Lake dominates the northern landscape of this Great Basin terrain, where the arid basin floor meets the rising slopes of the San Francisco Mountains. The map reveals a history of resource extraction concentrated near Iron Mine Pass, where evidence of exploration is preserved through labels for multiple Mine Shafts, Adits, and a Prospect. These features indicate a period of intense mineral interest in the southern reaches of the quadrangle, contrasted by the specialized agricultural infrastructure found elsewhere, such as the School Bus Corral and several isolated water management features like Lakeview Reservoir. The network of unimproved roads and trails suggests a landscape primarily utilized for ranching and mining during the late 20th century.