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2011 Map of Cottonwood Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Cottonwood Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Iron Peak and the high elevations of Cottonwood Mountain dominate this corner of Iron County, defined by the significant geological presence of the Hurricane Fault. The landscape is a network of drainage systems and watering holes essential to the arid environment, including Mineral Spring, Warm Springs, and White Canyon Spring. Water flows through the Cottonwood Canyon Narrows and along the winding path of Willow Creek, which carves through the central portion of the quadrangle.

Transportation in this high-country area relies on primitive and forest roads such as Cottonwood Rd and Horse Valley Rd, providing access to distinct landmarks like Elephant Rock and the various canyons that segment the terrain. The map captures a topography shaped by both ancient faulting and the erosive power of seasonal creeks, from the depths of Mortensen Canyon to the reaches of Upper Cottonwood Troughs.