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1953 Map of Topaz Mtn

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Topaz Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Topaz Mountain and the surrounding high desert of the Dugway Range dominate this 1953 survey of the Utah interior. The landscape is defined by its mining heritage, with operations like the Willden Mine, Bell Hill Mine, and Black Boy Mine tucked into the mineral-rich slopes. These industrial sites are linked by a network of primitive routes, including the Sand Pass Road, Callao Road, and various Jeep Trails that cross the arid basin.

Water sources are scarce but vital features on this map, serving as landmarks for travelers and miners alike. Schoenburger Spring, Laird Spring, and the aptly named Freighters Well provide evidence of the essential stopping points in this dry environment. To the south, the terrain shifts into the Drum Mountains and the broad expanse of Swasey Bottom, where the boundary between Juab and Millard County crosses the flatlands near Dry Lake Creek.