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2020 Map of Blue Mountain

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Blue Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Wah Wah Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in southwestern Utah, where the terrain rises sharply into prominent peaks like Iron Mtn and Blue Mtn. This modern survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the intricate topography of the region, defined by deep drainage systems such as Iron Mine Wash and Fishers Wash. The presence of water sources like Iron Mine Spring and Bumblebee Spring near Bumblebee Mtn suggests the vital importance of these points for both historic livestock ranching and local wildlife.

Local navigation relies on backroads like Jockey Rd and Fisher Wash Rd, which provide access to secluded areas like Miller Meadows. The map also illustrates the geopolitical divide between Beaver County and Iron County as it crosses the southern portion of the quadrangle. For researchers, these named features provide a framework for understanding the industrial and natural history of the Great Basin, particularly the iron-related toponyms that hint at the mineral wealth of the area.