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1958 Map of Cedar Breaks

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Cedar Breaks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Cedar Breaks National Monument and the surrounding high-elevation plateaus of Dixie National Forest define this mid-century landscape in Iron County. The topographic survey reveals a rugged geography shaped by volcanic activity, noted by the presence of Lava fields and prominent summits such as Brian Head and Sidney Peaks. While much of the terrain is dedicated to conservation, the map preserves the location of earlier industrial and residential footprints, including the Cluff Mine and MacFarlane Mine near Ashdown Creek, and the seasonal habitation at Wood Ranch.

Water management and recreation are central to the area's character, anchored by the Yankee Mdws Reservoir and the Cedar Breaks Lodge. The intricate network of peaks and drainages, from Point Supreme to Sidney Valley, illustrates the complex drainage system feeding into Bunker Creek and Coal Creek. This survey captures the transition from a remote resource frontier to a stabilized landscape of national forestry and monument preservation.