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2020 Map of Fivemile Ridge

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Fivemile Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Dixie National Forest defines the high-country landscape along the border of Iron and Garfield Counties, where the terrain transitions through a series of significant canyons and elevated benches. The topography is marked by a complex network of drainage systems, including the headwaters of Threemile Cr and Panguitch Cr. Natural water sources are scattered throughout this arid upland, identified by family-named landmarks like Tebbs Spring, Billy Spring, and Fivemile Spring.

Evidence of historical land use and early passage is preserved in the naming of features such as Wagon Box and Corral Hollow, suggesting a legacy of ranching and early transit. The map details a primitive road and trail system, including the Sandy-Caddy Creek Loop and Trail Creek Trail, which navigate the steep elevations between Horse Bench and Fivemile Ridge. These trails provide a clear look at how the geography dictated movement through the southern Utah backcountry.