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1958 Map of Minersville

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Minersville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Minersville sits at the eastern edge of the Escalante Desert, where the Beaver River emerges from the Mineral Mountains and Blue Mountains. This 1950s survey captures the region's complex water management system, centered on the Minersville Reservoir and Rocky Ford Dam. Agricultural infrastructure is evident in The Mile Ditch and a local School, while the presence of Uncle Benneys Orchard suggests small-scale cultivation amidst the arid landscape.

Industrial activity is scattered through the foothills, including the Gouls Mine and Blue Ribbon Mine, along with various prospects and a Gaging Sta. The terrain is marked by numerous family-named landmarks such as Jack Henry Knoll and Chipman Peak, alongside essential desert water sources like Plunge Spring and Warm Spring. The boundary between Beaver and Iron counties crosses the southern portion of the map, transiting through the Red Hills and into the Parowan Valley.