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2010 Map of Pinto Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Mining operations and remote water sources define this high-altitude landscape within the Indian Peak Range during the early 21st century. The terrain is marked by a legacy of mineral extraction, with numerous named sites such as the Holtbluebell Mine, Noonday Mine, and Cougar Spar Mine clustered in the northwestern portion of the quadrangle. These operations, alongside the Utah Mine and J B Mine further east, suggest a history of prospecting for diverse minerals in these isolated hills.

Water is a critical resource in this arid environment, represented by a network of named springs and seasonal drainages. Geographers and local historians can trace the locations of Merrils Camp Spring, Big Pinto Spring, and Little Basket Springs, which likely served as vital stops for travelers along the primitive Hamblin Valley Rd. The map also details the courses of Cottonwood Creek and Pinto Creek, highlighting the natural drainage patterns that have shaped the land's utility for livestock and industry.