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1971 Map of Pinto Spring

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Pinto Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Indian Peak State Game Management Area dominates this high-altitude landscape in the early 1970s, where the Indian Peak Range creates a rugged backdrop for localized mining operations and water resources. The terrain is defined by a series of springs that supported both wildlife and human activity, ranging from the central Merrils Camp Spring to the clustered Springs near Atchison Creek. Small-scale mining is evident throughout the quadrangle, with the Holt Bluebell Mine, Cougar Spar Mine, and Neonday Mine scattered across the northwestern slopes.

A network of trails and jeep trails provides the only access through these canyons, linking remote sites like the J B Mine and Utah Mine to the larger drainage systems of Cottonwood Creek and Commissary Creek. The presence of Tailings, a Water Tank, and various Well locations underscores the industrial effort required to extract resources from this arid environment. The southern portion of the map transitions into Beaver Co and Iron Co, where Big Pinto Spring and Little Pinto Spring feed into the seasonal flow of Pinto Creek.