2020 Map of Clifton

About this map

The settlement of Clifton serves as the focal point for this survey of the Deep Creek Range foothills, where high-desert terrain is marked by a complex network of springs and historic transit corridors. The most significant historical feature is the Pony Express-Overland Stage Trl, which traverses the western edge of the quadrangle across Clifton Flat. This legacy of early western communication is mirrored by modern road names like the Pony Express Rd and the evocatively named Montezumas Revenge Rd. High points such as Montezuma Peak and Abercrombie Peak overlook a landscape carved by numerous drainages, including Trippe Gulch and Overland Canyon. Vital water sources like Minnehaha Spring, Wild Goose Spring, and Skinner Spring are scattered throughout, indicating the essential infrastructure required for travel and mining in this arid region.