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1991 Map of Prohibition Spring

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Prohibition Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Terrace (Site) anchors the southeastern corner of this map, reflecting a remote desert outpost in Box Elder County. Historically significant for its connection to the transcontinental railroad era, the location is marked here by the Terrace Cem and a nearby Terrace Well, indicating the critical need for water infrastructure in this arid environment. To the north, Rosebud Creek and Muddy Creek wind through a landscape defined by Alkali Flats and Sand Dunes.

The presence of the Rosebud BLM Field Sta and Rosebud Ranch suggests continued land management and agricultural activity amidst the desert terrain. Distinctive features like The Hardpan and Prohibition Spring illustrate the unique geography of this basin area. The map also records early water management efforts at Muddy Creek Reservoir, providing a detailed look at the rural intersections of ranching and government oversight in late 20th-century Utah.