1985 Map of North Willow Canyon

About this map

The Stansbury Mountains define this high-altitude landscape within the Wasatch National Forest, where steep canyons and vital water sources supported early resource extraction. Numerous Mines and Prospects are scattered across the terrain, particularly around Davenport Canyon and the Mining Fork S Willow Creek, indicating a period of intense geological exploration. The drainage pattern is marked by several named springs, such as Coal Pit Spring and White Rock Spring, which provided essential water in this arid environment. To the east, the Grantsville Corporate Boundary encroaches upon the foothills, showing the intersection of municipal expansion and the wilder slopes of Black Bunch. This 1985 provisional survey captures a specialized mountain economy where mining claims and water rights dictated the local footprint long before modern recreation became the primary use of the forest.