1918 Map of Stockton

About this map

Rush Lake and the western slopes of the Oquirrh Mountains dominate this region during the early twentieth century. The landscape is defined by a distinct transition from the high-altitude mining districts in the east to the agricultural and transit-oriented settlements of the valley. Mining activity is concentrated in steep terrain, with unnamed numbered mines scattered near Gisborn, Ophir, and the community of West Mercur. These industrial outposts are connected to the valley floor via the St John and Ophir Road, which descends through Ophir Canyon. On the flatter terrain to the west, the Salt Lake and Los Angeles RR anchors the local economy, serving St John Sta and providing a vital link for several established ranching operations, including Bates Ranch, Youngs Ranch, and Morgan Ranch. This survey captures a moment when the rugged canyons were still actively being worked for mineral wealth while the valley floor supported a network of small towns like Stockton, Clover, and Saint John.