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2017 Map of Fremont Pass

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Fremont Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Fremont Pass serves as a central geographic marker in this high-altitude corridor of Iron County, where the terrain transitions through a series of significant canyons and valleys. The landscape is defined by its drainage and water sources, including the secluded Redcedar Spring and several small water bodies like Joes Pond, Granite Pond, and Bendder Pond. These features, alongside Echard Cr and Braffit Cr, suggest a history of seasonal water management in a region otherwise dominated by complex topography.

Industrial and transit routes are well-documented through a network of specialized roads, including Power Line Rd and several localized thoroughfares such as Dog Valley Rd and the Dog Valley Loop. The presence of the Iron and Garfield County line cutting across the northern reaches indicates the administrative importance of this high-country pass. Geological landmarks such as Three Peaks and Granite Knolls provide orientation for those studying the natural history or historical navigation of these mountain routes.