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1980 Map of Mount Brigham

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Mount Brigham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Fishlake National Forest defines the rugged verticality of this 1980 survey, where high-altitude mining and water drainage patterns tell the story of Piute County's extraction history. The terrain is marked by significant peaks such as Mount Brigham and Edna Peak, while deep drainages like Bullion Canyon serve as the primary conduits for local waterways. The map documents a high concentration of mining activity on the slopes of Beecher Ridge and Alunite Ridge, including the California Mine, Rainbow Mine, and Silver King Mine.

Industrial infrastructure is concentrated in the northeast, where the D & R G W railroad line follows the path of the Sevier River. The boundary of the Marysvale Corporate Boundary reaches into the foothills, illustrating the proximity of the town to the extensive trail networks and features like Bullion Falls and Horse Heaven. This landscape represents a transition from the river valley to the steep, resource-rich terrain of the Tushar Mountains.