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2001 Map of Pole Mountain

Name: 2001 Topographic Map of Pole Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2003
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2003

About this map

The Fishlake National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape on the border of Piute and Beaver counties. During this era of Forest Service management, the area supported a mix of resource extraction and transit, evidenced by the numerous mining operations and remote survey points. Prospectors and geologists can trace the locations of the Rob Roy Mine, Sunday Mine, and Cinder Mine, along with various adits and unnamed prospects concentrated near Indian Creek.

The western portion of the quadrangle shows the transition into more settled territory near Manderfield and Briggs. A network of 4WD tracks navigates complex terrain, crossing high points like Pole Mountain and Tanner Mountain while descending into deep drainages such as Drag Canyon and Sheeprock Canyon. Water sources are vital landmarks in this arid environment, ranging from Bell Spring in the north to Birch Spring Creek in the south, reflecting the historical importance of springs for both livestock and mining camps.