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2017 Map of Cow Creek

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Cow Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Dixie National Forest covers the majority of this landscape, where the high-elevation drainage patterns of Garfield County are meticulously documented. The terrain is defined by a network of seasonal and perennial waters, including the E Fork Sevier River which flows through the eastern portion of the quadrangle near Johns Valley. High-country water management is evidenced by the Mountain Spring Reservoir and isolated points like Beebe Spring.

A network of historical pathways crisscrosses the high ridges, notably the Mount Dutton Trail and the Deer Creek Trail, which follow the contours of the land rather than modern highway alignments. These routes, along with the Rock Creek Trail, suggest a long-standing reliance on trail systems for navigating the complex geography between Lightning Hollow and the lower reaches of Cow Creek. The presence of the Johns Valley Rd on the eastern edge provides a clear transition from the wilderness of the national forest to the valley floor.