2014 Map of Cottonwood Mountain

About this map

The eastern edge of Parowan Valley meets the high elevations of the Dixie National Forest in this 2014 survey. The topography is dominated by the dramatic ascent of the Hurricane Cliffs, a major geologic transition defined by the Hurricane Fault. This north-south structural divide separates the lower valley floor from the complex canyon systems above, such as Cottonwood Canyon and the Cottonwood Canyon Narrows. Water sources are numerous across the high plateau, including Mineral Spring, Iron Peak Spring, and Warm Springs, which provide critical reference points for land use in this arid environment. Significant landmarks like Iron Peak and Cottonwood Mtn overlook a landscape of deep drainages and named valleys, including Upper Bear Valley and the smaller Little Valley near Elephant Rock.