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1980 Map of Wah Wah Mts. South, 1984 Print
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1980 Map of Wah Wah Mts. South

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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The Wah Wah Mountains and the arid Escalante Desert dominate this 1980 survey, revealing a landscape defined by 19th-century silver mining and the critical path of the Union Pacific railroad. The settlement of Milford serves as the regional anchor, while the surrounding hills are peppered with evidence of a booming mineral past. Most notable is Frisco (Ghost Town), once a major mining hub, located near the famed Horn Silver Mine. Other historic operations such as the Carbonate Mine, Utah Mine, and Magnolia Mine illustrate the intense geological exploitation of the Shauntie Hills and Black Mountains. The rail corridor through the desert connects small siding locations like Thermo, Lund, and Latimer, which supported transportation across the basin. From the high elevations of Badger Peak to the broad expanse of Pine Valley, the map captures the transition between high desert ranges and the infrastructure that once fueled Utah’s mining industry.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1980
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:100,000
Physical Dimensions41.1 x 24.1 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain