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2011 Map of Ferron

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The town of Ferron serves as the focal point for this Emery County landscape, where the transition from high plateau slopes to managed valley agriculture is clearly mapped. Water management dominates the geography, centered on Millsite Reservoir and the Millsite Dam, which regulate the flow of Ferron Creek as it descends from the western heights. The map details an extensive network of flood control structures, including the Ferron Debris Basin Number Five Dam and various reservoirs in Indian Hollow and Zwahlen Wash.

Beyond the residential grid of the town, the land reveals its ranching and industrial character through features like Peterson Ranch and the Ferron Mill. To the west, the terrain rises sharply toward Little Nelson Mountain and Nelson Mountain, while irrigation infrastructure like King Ditch and Zwahlen Ditch trace the essential movement of water across Dutchflat. The survey also marks natural landmarks such as The Hole and Youngs Peak, providing a comprehensive look at this desert reclamation environment.