1960 Map of The Barn

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Confusion Range terrain dominates this desert landscape, defined by dramatic limestone peaks and expansive alkali flats. The 1960 field check reveals a remote cattle-ranching and mining environment where water sources like the Ibex Well and the northern Sevier Lake Reservoir were essential for survival. The tiny settlement at Ibex serves as the primary human landmark amidst a network of primitive transport routes, including the Snake Pass Road and various jeep trails that navigate the steep gaps between The Barn and Fossil Mtn. The survey captures the transition from the high ridges of the Black Hills down into the wide, arid expanse of Tule Valley. Notable peaks like Steamboat Mtn and unique landforms such as The Horse Pasture provide a detailed look at the geographic isolation of western Millard County during the mid-twentieth century.