2017 Map of Latimer

About this map

The Latimer siding along the Union Pacific Railroad serves as a lonely landmark in this high desert landscape of Iron County. Located within the broad expanse of the Escalante Desert, the terrain is defined by its vast alluvial plains and drainage systems like Fishers Wash and Mud Spring Wash. The area showcases the intersection of early 20th-century rail infrastructure and the rugged environment of the Lund Flats. Topographical interest is concentrated to the east at Blue Knoll, where the elevation rises sharply from the surrounding desert floor. This 2017 study details the sparse but essential road network, including Schoppmann Rd, and remote water points like Lyman Well, which reflect the historical and ongoing challenges of settlement and transit in this arid region of southwestern Utah.