2017 Map of Black Ridge

About this map

North Creek and the eastern fringes of Beaver dominate this high-desert and mountainous landscape. The geography is defined by a sophisticated network of early water management features, including the Last Chance Canal, Mammoth Canal, and Willis Ditch, which redirect water from the Beaver River to support agriculture on the Table Grounds and Last Chance Bench. These canals trace the transition from the flat valley floor into the steep ascent of the Fishlake National Forest, where the terrain rises toward prominent summits like Rattlesnake Peak and Johnson Peak. The map records an intricate system of rural roads and canyon trails, such as the Merchant Hollow Loop and Wet Hollow - Wades Canyon, which provide access to the timbered ridges and grazing allotments that have sustained the local economy for generations. This 2017 survey details the intersection of historic irrigation infrastructure with the protected wilderness of the Black Ridge area.