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1972 Map of Central East

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Central East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Pine Valley and the small settlement of Central anchor the high-elevation landscape of Washington County in this early 1970s topographic study. Situated within the Dixie National Forest, the region is defined by its complex network of seasonal water sources and rugged topography, including prominent landmarks like Harrison Peak and Atchinson Mountain. The presence of several resource-extraction sites, such as a Cinder Pit near the Santa Clara River and a Gravel Pit in the southeast, points to the local industrial activity of the era.

Transportation through this high country relies on a mix of light-duty roads and specialized trails, including the Summit Trail (Pack) and the Pack Trail near Lloyd Creek. The drainage patterns are intricate, with numerous named springs like Mountain Home Spring and Eightmile Spring feeding into larger systems such as Horse Valley Creek. Notable terrain features like Fourmile Bench and the broad Grassy Flat break the mountainous profile, providing a detailed look at the geography before modern development intensified.