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2010 Map of Mountain Spring Peak

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Mountain Spring Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Mountain Spring Peak and the southern reaches of the Wah Wah Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Iron County. In a region where water determines survival and movement, the map meticulously documents critical water sources like Mountain Spring, Jensen Spring, and Fourmile Spring. These intermittent points of relief are connected by a sparse network of desert tracks, including Pine Valley Rd and Zane Rd, which skirt the base of topographical landmarks such as Lookout Knoll.

Drainage patterns are clearly defined by the paths of Fourmile Wash and Prout Wash, which cut through the arid terrain below Broken Ridge. The inclusion of Herd Pass indicates an established route through the higher elevations, likely serving ranching interests or early migration paths across this section of the Great Basin. This study illustrates the enduring importance of isolated springs in the settlement and navigation of the Utah interior during the early 21st century.