1958 Map of Minersville

About this map

Minersville sits at the edge of the Escalante Desert, where the Beaver River emerges from the Mineral Mountains. This 1950s survey documents a landscape defined by water management in an arid environment, featuring the Minersville Reservoir and its associated Rocky Ford Dam. Irrigation infrastructure like the Low Line Canal, The Mile Ditch, and Utopia Canal radiates from the settlement to support local agriculture. The map captures specialized land use such as Uncle Benneys Orchard and several mining operations, including Gouls Mine and the Blue Ribbon Mine located near Blue Ribbon Summit. To the south, the terrain transitions into the high country of the Black Mountain range and the Parowan Valley, marked by numerous isolated water sources like Jackrabbit Spring and Cottonwood Spring which provided vital points for livestock and travelers.