2014 Map of Quincy Spring

About this map

The Cedar Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in Tooele County, where water is the primary driver of the few named landmarks. Significant water sources like Quincy Spring and Eightmile Spring are the focal points for the local transportation network, serving as essential hubs for the unpaved routes that cross the terrain. The map documents a sparsely populated region defined by its rugged topography and the functional utility of roads such as Quincy Spring Rd and Stock Rd. These tracks follow the contours of the mountain range, indicating a landscape used for livestock or transit between more settled areas of the Great Basin. The grid of township and range lines, including t3s r10w, provides a structured view of this open country, illustrating how surveyors partitioned the arid west even in its most isolated reaches.