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1998 Map of North Willow Canyon

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of North Willow Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

The high alpine environment of the Stansbury Mountains dominates this late-twentieth-century survey, characterized by deep canyons and critical water sources. Within the protected boundaries of the Deseret Peak Wilderness and the Wasatch National Forest, the landscape is defined by its verticality and drainage systems. The presence of Mines Prospects and a Gravel Pit near the eastern base of the range indicates the historical intersection of recreation and resource extraction in Tooele County.

A complex network of springs, such as Magpie Canyon Spring and White Rock Spring, feeds the perennial flows of North Willow Creek and South Willow Creek. These watercourses were vital for the development of the region, as evidenced by the Aqueduct system skirting the foothills. For those exploring the backcountry, the map identifies landmarks like North Willow Lake and the Cottonwood Campground, providing a detailed view of the area's wilderness character before the turn of the millennium.