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2011 Map of Spink Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mining operations define the character of this Granite County landscape, concentrated heavily along the western drainages. The Brewster Creek watershed is particularly active, containing the Jumbo Mine, Hidden Treasure Mine, and Alps Mine. These sites sit within a complex network of steep terrain marked by Mason Gulch and Highline Gulch, suggesting a long history of hard-rock extraction in the mountains. To the east, Sliderock Mountain stands as a prominent landmark overlooking the Harvey Creek and Eightmile Creek drainages.

Water resources are central to the geography here, with Mountain Spring and Upper Willow Creek flowing through the southeastern section. The southern terrain transitions into a series of named gulches, including Fresno Gulch, Chico Gulch, and McDermott Gulch, which indicate the localized naming conventions used by early residents and prospectors. Transport is limited to rugged corridors like Brewster Creek Rd and Co Rd 354, reflecting the area's primary role as a resource extraction zone rather than a population center.