2020 Map of Lady Laird Peak

About this map

Joy stands as a lonely point of interest in this high-desert landscape, situated where the Detroit Mountains meet the northern edges of the Little Drum Mountains. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, rising from the broad Swasey Wash in the south to the prominent summits of Mt Laird and Lady Laird Peak. This remote portion of the Great Basin is characterized by a network of specialized roads with distinctive names like Rough Son-Of-A-Gun Rd and Gold Mine Rd, hinting at the area's mineral-driven history. Water sources are scarce but critical, marked by Schoenburger Spring and Laird Spring. The map also traces the jurisdictional boundary between Juab Co and Millard Co, providing a precise look at how these desert expanses are divided. Geologists and local historians can use these features to understand the relationship between the topography and the sparse human infrastructure that services this arid environment.