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2011 Map of Prohibition Flat

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Prohibition Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Prohibition Flat characterizes this remote corner of the Nevada-Utah border, where the high desert landscape is defined by its scarce water sources and intermittent drainages. The area is a network of ephemeral washes, including Midnight Wash and the extensive Gold Springs Wash, which cuts across the terrain toward the Rose Valley Reservoir. Significant for local history and resource extraction, the Blue Ridge Mine sits in the western hills, connected by primitive routes to the primary thoroughfare, Gold Springs Rd.

Several named water points, such as Prohibition Spring, Newels Spring, Mud Spring, and Trough Spring, provide critical landmarks for those navigating the arid transition between Fay Canyon and the surrounding flats. This map documents a period where traditional ranching and mining infrastructure persist amidst a largely undeveloped landscape, offering a precise view of the topography before significant modern environmental shifts.