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1971 Map of Cow Creek

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Cow Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Dixie National Forest dominates this section of southern Utah, where a network of primitive transportation routes defines the high-altitude landscape. The map reveals the intricate drainage systems of the eastern plateaus, with Cottonwood Creek, Deer Creek, and Rock Creek carving through the terrain before reaching the broader expanse of Johns Valley. The presence of the East Fork Sevier River in the southeast corner signifies the primary water source for the region's agricultural and ranching efforts.

Water management is central to this area's development, evidenced by the Mountain Spring Reservoir and numerous named springs like Mountain Spring and Brebe Spring. These reliable water points supported the range economy of the early 1970s. The landscape is interconnected by several Pack Trails and Jeep Trails, illustrating the era's reliance on rugged access routes for forest management and livestock grazing across the Dry Fork and Little Cow Creek drainages.