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1960 Map of Notch Peak

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Notch Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Notch Peak dominates the high limestone cliffs of the Sawtooth Mountains, a striking vertical landscape within the House Range of Millard County. This 1960 survey documents a transition from the stark flats of the Tule Valley to the high-elevation mining and grazing districts. Prospectors and geologists can identify historical extraction sites such as the Brown Queen Mine, the Klondike Mine, and various Placer Mines located near the Amasa Valley.

Remote livestock and water improvements are scattered across the terrain, including Watsons Cow Pond and Painter Spring. The map reveals the intricate network of jeep trails and tracks used to navigate the dramatic topography of Hell'n Maria Canyon and the colorful Badlands to the east. Names like Hell'n Maria Kitchen and Sneakover Pass reflect the era's local nomenclature for the challenging Great Basin environment.