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2017 Map of Central West

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Central West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mountain Meadows Massacre Memorial stands as a significant historical landmark within this portion of the Dixie National Forest. This high-altitude landscape is defined by the headwaters of the Santa Clara River and Magotsu Creek, where the rugged canyon topography of Deep Canyon and Valley Canyon meets the open reaches of Ox Valley. The settlement of Central occupies the southeastern corner, supported by the Central Cem and proximity to Baker Reservoir.

A network of historical paths, including the Shinbone Trail and Hard Scrabble Trail, crisscrosses the terrain, marking old routes through the Black Hills and toward Mountain Meadow. The transition from the high ridges of Ox Valley Peak down to California Hollow and Kane Spring Draw reveals a geography deeply tied to the springs—such as Blue Spring, Red Bank Spring, and Abe Spring—that historically sustained travelers and early ranching efforts in this corner of Washington County.