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1985 Map of Flanigan Arch

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Flanigan Arch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Dixie National Forest covers the high-elevation terrain of Iron County in the mid-1980s, revealing a landscape defined by deep drainages and prominent peaks. The eastern half of the map is dominated by the massive profile of Summit Mountain and the headwaters of Red Creek. This area serves as a vital watershed, where numerous springs like Bluebell Spring, Eagle Spring, and Grouse Spring feed into complex canyon systems.

Remote landmarks and physical features define the southern portion, most notably the namesake Flanigan Arch near Ashdown Canyon. Local history and land use are reflected in place names such as Martins Flat and Stud Flat, while the network of ridges including Middle Ridge and Windy Ridge illustrates the difficult topography that likely restricted early development to seasonal grazing or logging. The map provides a detailed view of the natural water sources, including First Lake and Toms Lake, that sustain this high plateau environment.