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1968 Map of Rex Peak

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Rex Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Crawford Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape on the border of Utah and Wyoming, where the high-altitude terrain meets the intricate hydrology of the Bear River valley. A complex system of water management is visible through features like the Beckwith Quinn Canal, Larson Dam, and several gaging stations, reflecting the agricultural demands of the late 1960s.

Resource extraction and ranching define the local economy, anchored by operations like the Cherokee Mine, Benjamin Mine, and Frank Mine tucked into the mountain draws. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of Kearl Ranch and named springs such as Larson Spring and Brasier Spring provides a clear view of how early settlers harnessed the area's limited water supply. The map also captures the remote character of the region with its extensive network of Jeep Trails winding through Brazier Canyon and up toward the 7,996-foot summit of Rex Peak.