2010 Map of Badger Peak

About this map

Badger Peak and the surrounding Black Mountains dominate this high-desert terrain in Iron County, where water is the primary architect of the landscape. The geography is defined by a series of dramatic drainages including First Canyon, Second Canyon, and Third Canyon that carve through the high plateaus. In the northeast, Hot Springs Canyon Pond provides a rare perennial water source within the deep confines of Hot Springs Canyon, while the southwest is marked by the broad Mud Spring Bench. Human passage through this arid environment is limited to unpaved routes like Lost Spring Rd and Schoppmann Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land. The proximity of named landmarks like Monument Peak and Mule Peak suggests a landscape historically navigated by landmarks and seasonal water cycles rather than permanent settlement.