1891 Map of St. George

About this map

St. George and the surrounding basin of the Santa Clara Creek anchor this 1891 reconnaissance, which details the Mormon pioneering settlements and mining outposts of southwest Utah before the turn of the century. The landscape is defined by the massive uplift of the Pine Valley Mountains and the stark descent of the Hurricane Cliff, separating the high Colob Plateau from the arid Escalante Desert. Historical interest is found in locations like Mountain Meadows and the industrial remains of Iron City, reflecting the early efforts to establish a self-sufficient regional economy. To the east, the Virgin River drainage supports a string of early agricultural communities such as Virgin City and Rockville. The map also captures the boom-period layout of Silver Reef, a rare silver-bearing sandstone mining district, alongside established towns like Cedar City and the agricultural hub of Washington.