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2017 Map of Avon

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Avon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Avon serves as a primary point of interest in this arid stretch of Iron County, situated along the edge of the Escalante Desert. The landscape is characterized by its wide-open basins and the seasonal drainage of Iron Springs Cr, which cuts through the southern sections of the quadrangle. Transport patterns in this area are defined by long, straight thoroughfares and specialized loops, reflecting a rural infrastructure designed for wide-scale transit and local agricultural or ranching access.

The alignment of Lund Hwy bisects the terrain diagonally, providing a critical connection across the desert floor. Localized road networks, such as Perkins Schoppman Loop and S Nelson Loop, offer evidence of specific land use and family-named landmarks that are often of interest to local genealogists. These features, combined with the Iron Springs Alt, illustrate the logistical framework of a remote Utah settlement in the early 21st century.