Loading map...

2011 Map of Birdseye

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Birdseye
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Thistle Creek carves a central corridor through this Utah County landscape, following the narrow canyon floor between massive elevations. The small settlement of Birdseye sits at the junction of Birdseye Rd and the primary highway, serving as a landmark for the surrounding ranching and mining country. To the west, the terrain rises sharply toward Santaquin Peak and Loafer Mountain, with significant ridges like Mahogany Ridge defining the high-altitude drainage basins.

Industrial activity and recreation are evident in the local geography, from the Birdseye Quarry situated on the eastern slopes to the Blackhawk Campground tucked into the southwestern corner. Numerous family-named landforms, including Nielson Knoll, Gardner Hollow, and Anderson Hollow, point to a history of local land use. Small named locales such as Pines and Asphaltum further anchor the human geography of the canyon, while Nebo Creek and Bennie Creek feed the main valley floor.