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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

Central and Pine Valley anchor the lower reaches of this 1970s survey, where the Santa Clara River winds through the high desert terrain of the Dixie National Forest. The landscape is defined by its water sources, with numerous named points such as Mountain Home Spring, Atkinson Spring, and Indian Spring providing critical locations for livestock and local history. Higher elevations are marked by Harrison Peak and Atchinson Mountain, which overlook the expansive Grassy Flat and the distinct Fourmile Bench.

A network of pack trails and jeep tracks, including the Summit Trail (Pack), suggests a landscape utilized for recreation and resource management. Evidence of mining activity is preserved at a lone Prospect near Mahogany Draw, while the Pine Valley Recreation Area highlights the region's mid-century development as a destination for outdoor enthusiasts. The map captures the area just as aerial photogrammetry was refining the recording of its complex topography.