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2010 Map of Cave Canyon

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Cave Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Mining operations and water management systems define this section of Beaver County, where the southern foothills of the Mineral Mountains meet the Escalante Desert. Hard-rock mining history is preserved through numerous named sites clustered near the eastern canyons, including the Lincoln Mine, Honey Boy Mine, and The Iron Mine. These extraction points are tied to the rugged terrain of Bradshaw Mountain and Yellow Mountain, while the lowlands show a highly engineered landscape focused on agricultural irrigation.

The Beaver River provides the primary water source, feeding a complex network of man-made waterways like the Low Line Canal, High Line Canal, and Trans River Canal. These canals parallel Imperial Ave, marking the boundary between the wild desert floor and the managed ranchlands. Natural water sources such as Shearing Corral Spring and Oak Spring dot the gulches, serving as vital landmarks in an otherwise arid environment.