1998 Map of Vernon

About this map

Vernon sits at the edge of the arid Rush Valley, serving as a gateway to the high elevations of the Wasatch National Forest. This high-desert landscape is defined by the transition from open valley floor to the prominent Sheeprock Mountains in the south. The mapping highlights the intersection of local history and public land management, notably marking the Chief Green Jacket Grave and the Benmore (Site), a former settlement now associated with the Benmore Work Center. Water remains the critical factor for survival and settlement here, with several seasonal drainages like Vernon Creek, Bennion Creek, and Government Creek descending from the mountains to feed the valley's cattle-grazing land. The grid of the public land survey system is clearly visible, showing how the territory was organized for ranching and forest administration in Tooele County.