1918 Map of Stockton

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Oquirrh Mountains mineral deposits and ranching operations dominate this 1916 survey of Tooele County. The industrial activity of the era is evidenced by numbered mine sites such as No 6 near Gisborn and the cluster of operations around Ophir and West Mercur in the eastern canyons. Between the peaks and the waters of Rush Lake, a network of early transportation routes like the St John and Ophir RR and the Salt Lake and Los Angeles Road connect remote outposts. The valley floor is dotted with family-named landmarks including Youngs Ranch, Morgan Ranch, and Bates Ranch, reflecting the agricultural settlement patterns that coexisted with the region's mining booms. Early rail stops like St John Sta and the small communities of Stockton and Clover anchor the landscape, providing a clear view of the region's development before mid-century modernization.