1891 Map of St. George

About this map

St. George and the surrounding Virgin River basin appear in this late nineteenth-century reconnaissance, conducted when the settlement patterns of southwestern Utah were firmly established but the landscape remained largely agricultural and extractive. The map illustrates the strategic placement of towns like Santa Clara and Washington along vital water sources such as the Santa Clara Creek and the Virgin River. Notable for its historical significance is the inclusion of Mountain Meadows and the mining-driven growth of Silver Reef and Iron City, reflecting the period's focus on mineral discovery.