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2011 Map of Elsinore

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Sevier River corridor serves as the lifeblood of this Sevier County landscape, defining the settlement patterns of Elsinore, Monroe, and Joseph. This 2011 survey illustrates a sophisticated irrigation network vital to the region's agricultural heritage, featuring the Sevier Valley Canal, Brooklyn Canal, Monroe Canal, and Richfield Canal which parallel the river's path. These waterways bypass the dry elevations of Coyote Flat and Joseph Flats to sustain the valley floor.

Local history is anchored by the Elsinore Post Office and the Elsinore Cemetery, both situated along the primary transportation route of Cove View Rd. The geography transitions from the valley floor into several prominent geological features to the west, including Raphaelsen Canyon, Albinus Canyon, and the drainage of Mortensen Creek. These canyons and hollows, such as Oak Spring Hollow, provide a stark contrast to the structured street grids of the established towns.