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2020 Map of Calico Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Calico Peak and the surrounding high desert of Kane County are defined by a complex network of drainages and natural formations. The Paria River and Hackberry Cr carve through the landscape, creating deep conduits like Kitchen Canyon and Hackberry Canyon. The settlement of Paria sits near the southern edge of the sheet, providing a point of reference for researchers tracing early regional history in this arid environment.

Evidence of geological wonders is scattered throughout, including Sam Pollock Arch and Starlight Arch. These features, along with names like No Mans Mesa and Cads Crotch, reflect a history of exploration and local nomenclature. The northern reaches are characterized by the transition between Upper Death Valley and Lower Death Valley, while the Cottonwood Canyon Rd serves as the primary artery through the eastern portion of the quadrangle.