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2017 Map of Frisco Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Frisco Peak stands as the high point of this high-desert landscape, anchoring the San Francisco Mountains in the eastern portion of the map. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes where mountain slopes descend into the Wah Wah Valley, culminating in the Wah Wah Valley Hardpan. This arid basin transition is punctuated by essential water sources for ranching and wildlife, including Pitchforth Spring and Crystal Spring.

Evidence of early 21st-century land management is visible in the presence of the Indian Queen Reservoir, while the various canyons like Sawmill Canyon and Morehouse Canyon suggest historical utility in this remote corner of the Millard and Beaver County line. The intricate network of seasonal drainages, such as the Wah Wah Wash, illustrates the watershed patterns that have shaped this Great Basin environment.