2017 Map of Ophir

About this map

Ophir and the surrounding Oquirrh Mountains are defined by a complex history of resource extraction and high-altitude settlement. This 2017 study illustrates the legacy of the region through its preserved burial grounds and mining-related infrastructure. The map tracks the steep descent from Dry Mtn and Lynch Ridge down into the narrow corridors of Ophir Canyon and Mercur Canyon. For genealogists and local historians, the location of the Ophir Old Cem, Ophir New Cem, and the Mercur Cem provides a vital link to the miners and families who once populated these canyons. The landscape transitions from the high peaks into the broad expanse of Rush Valley, where roads such as the Dry Canyon Mining Rd and Prospect Rd highlight the enduring footprint of industrial exploration in Tooele County.