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1973 Map of Cat Canyon

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Cat Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Cricket Mountains dominate the western half of this Millard County landscape, defining a series of high ridges and narrow passes. During this mid-1970s survey, the area reflects a transition from the rugged mountain terrain to the alluvial basins of Sage Valley and Georges Valley. Connectivity through the range is marked by topographic gaps such as Cedar Pass, Red Pass, and Georges Pass, which served as historical conduits across the upland barrier.

Transportation and resource extraction define the eastern flats, where the Union Pacific line runs parallel to the Beaver River. The presence of several Mines in the northeast and a Gravel Pit near the rail corridor highlights the industrial utility of the region. Water management is evident through features like Georges Reservoir and Cat Canyon Reservoir, essential infrastructure for a landscape where drainage from Headlight Canyon and Cat Canyon meets the valley floor.