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1971 Map of Fivemile Ridge

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

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The high plateau landscape of the Dixie National Forest dominates this topographic study along the border of Iron and Garfield counties. High elevations are defined by Fivemile Ridge and Dickinson Hill, where numerous drainages like Panguitch Creek and Wagon Box Creek have carved a complex network of canyons and hollows. The area's land use is characterized by resource extraction and livestock management, evidenced by the presence of a Prospect in the northeast and a Gaging Station on the creek.

Deeply incised terrain features such as Twin Peaks and Little Valleys provide a clear picture of the region's geomorphology. Access during this era was largely limited to a network of specialized routes, including the Pack Trail near Indian Creek and various Jeep Trails that traverse high points like Horse Bench. These routes connect remote landmarks such as White Rocks and family-named features like Doc Lewis Hollow and Schumake Hollow, marking a rugged backcountry prior to significant modern development.