1953 Map of Minersville

About this map

Minersville sits at the eastern edge of the Escalante Valley, where the Beaver River emerges from the high peaks of the Mineral Mts. This mid-century survey documents an intricate irrigation network essential to the high desert, including the Minersville Canal, Low Line Canal, and uniquely named features like The Mile Ditch. The contrast between the flat, canal-fed valley and the surrounding heights is sharp, with Yellow Mountain and Black Mountain rising abruptly to the east. Local landmarks such as Uncle Benneys Orchard and a Cemetery north of town provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians. To the south, the landscape transitions into the drainage of Big Wash, while the boundary between Beaver Co and Iron Co cuts across the southern portion of the quadrangle. Small-scale industrial activity is evidenced by a Gravel Pit and scattered Prospects throughout the foothills.