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2023 Map of Central West

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Central West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Mountain Meadows Massacre Memorial stands in the northeastern corner of this study, marking a significant site of religious and regional conflict within the landscape of Mountain Meadow. This high-altitude terrain is dominated by the Bull Valley Mountains and the northern reaches of the Dixie National Forest, where the headwaters of the Santa Clara River and Magotsu Creek begin their descent. The small settlement of Central serves as the primary hub in the southeast, situated near the Central Cem and the junction of local routes like Lytle Ranch Rd.

Tracing the drainage patterns reveals a network of canyons and hollows, including Valley Canyon and California Hollow, which define the ranching and timber geography of the era. Cattle and pack trails like the Shinbone Trl and Hard Scramble Trl lace between numerous water sources such as Joe Spring and Mud Spring, highlighting the critical importance of reliable water in this arid highland environment.