1918 Map of Stockton

About this map

Stockton and the mining landscapes of the Oquirrh Mountains are central to this 1916 survey, which documents the eastern edge of the Tooele Valley before the height of mid-century industrial expansion. The map reveals a high-desert economy rooted in mining and ranching, with settlements like Ophir, Gisborn, and West Mercur tucked into the canyons on the eastern flank. In the valley below, the Los Angeles and Salt Lake RR serves as a critical corridor, passing through St John Sta to connect these remote outposts to larger markets.