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2014 Map of Cow Creek

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Cow Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Dixie National Forest dominates this high-elevation landscape in Garfield County, where a complex network of canyons and drainages defines the local geography. The eastern edge of the map is marked by the relatively flat terrain of Johns Valley, a notable geological feature that stands in contrast to the surrounding ridges. Water management and natural springs are central to this area's utility, evidenced by the Mountain Spring Fork Reservoir in the north and Beebe Spring further south.

The drainage patterns of the E Fork Sevier River and its various tributaries, including Cow Creek, Cottonwood Creek, and Rock Creek, illustrate the hydrologic importance of this forest land. While mostly wild, the landscape is accessed via Johns Valley Rd, which skirts the valley floor. The map captures a moment in the early 21st century where the land remains primarily dedicated to conservation and seasonal grazing within the national forest system.