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2017 Map of Lady Laird Peak

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Lady Laird Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Joy stands as a focal point in this high-desert landscape of the eastern Great Basin, situated at the intersection of several remote mining and access roads. The geography is defined by the elevation of the Detroit Mountains, where Lady Laird Peak and Mt Laird rise above the surrounding terrain. This 2017 survey reveals a network of roads with evocative names that suggest a long history of exploration and prospecting, such as Rough Son-Of-A-Gun Rd, Gold Mine Rd, and Little Drum Mine Rd.

Water sources are scarce but critical, marked by Schoenburger Spring and Laird Spring, while ephemeral drainages like Dry Lake Cr and Swasey Wash navigate the basins. The boundary between Juab and Millard counties bisects the southern portion of the quadrangle, which transitions into the northern reaches of the Little Drum Mountains. The road network, including Valley Rd and Smelter Knoll Rd, illustrates the continued human imprint on this arid environment.