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1984 Map of Mountain Pass

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Mountain Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Mulberry Canyon dominates the upper half of this Taylor County landscape, a prominent geological feature in a region of high mesas and shifting elevations. The small settlement of Nubia sits near the head of this canyon, while further south, the namesake Mountain Pass and Bald Mountain define the divide between different drainage basins. This 1984 provisional map, based on field checks from the late 1970s, captures the rural character of the area as it transitioned through the late 20th century.

Water sources are vital markers in this semi-arid terrain, with Mulberry Creek flowing toward the north and Elm Creek winding through the southern reaches. Notable family-named landmarks like Pat Powers Cove and Mapes Hollow suggest a history of ranching and land use that follows the natural contours of the land. The presence of Butman Falls provides a specific point of interest for local historians, marking a rare break in the persistent creeks and hollows that carve through the limestone heights of Castle Peak and Riney Peak.