2017 Map of Badger Peak

About this map

The Black Mountains and the eastern margins of the Escalante Desert define this high-altitude landscape in Iron County. Dominating the topography is the massive rise of Badger Peak and the adjacent Hot Springs Peaks, where narrow drainages like Wood Canyon and First Canyon cut through the volcanic terrain. The map details a network of early infrastructure and primitive roads essential for desert navigation, including the historic alignment of the Old Telephone Pole Line and routes like Lost Spring Rd. To the south, the terrain levels out across Mud Spring Bench and the narrow passage of The Neck. This area represents a classic Great Basin transition where isolated water sources, such as the Hot Springs Canyon Pond and Mud Spring Wash, were critical for the early ranching and surveying efforts that shaped southwestern Utah.