2011 Map of Summit Point

About this map

Vanadium Queen Mine and numerous other extraction sites punctuate this high-altitude landscape on the Utah-Colorado border during the early 21st century. The map centers on the high plateaus of West Summit and East Summit, where the local economy and land use are clearly defined by mineral exploration. Deep drainages like Mc Intyre Canyon and Little Indian Canyon carve through the terrain, separating prominent landforms such as Island Mesa and Horse Range Mesa. The distribution of sites like the Happy Jack Mine, Cuba Mine, and the Civet Cat Group Mine illustrates a legacy of uranium and vanadium mining that has long characterized the Lisbon Valley region. A network of specialized roads, including Little Indian Canyon Rd and Wilson Shaft Rd, provides access to these industrial landmarks across the rugged topography.