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1968 Map of Willow Springs

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Willow Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Last Chance Ranch and Jims Farm mark the limited human footprint in this arid landscape straddling the boundary of Sevier and Emery Counties. The terrain is defined by the dramatic Limestone Cliffs which separate the higher elevations of North Hollow and Indian Canyon from the broad expanse of the Last Chance Desert to the south.

Hydrological features like Willow Springs and Mussentuchit Wash reveal a network of drainage basins, while several Test Holes and a Corral suggest mineral exploration and seasonal livestock grazing. The presence of numerous Jeep Trails underscores the difficulty of travel through areas like Clay Flats and the Blue Flats during the late 1960s, providing a clear record of the region's mid-century rural infrastructure.