2023 Map of Frisco Peak

About this map

Frisco Peak stands as the dominant height within the San Francisco Mountains, overlooking a landscape defined by the stark divide between high-elevation terrain and the basin floors of the Wah Wah Valley. The map reveals a sophisticated network of water sources, including Crystal Spring, Bichforth Spring, and Morehouse Spring, which would have been critical points for early livestock operations and prospectors in this arid region of western Utah. To the west, the Wah Wah Valley Hardpan and the Wah Wah Wash represent the drainage system of the valley floor, where seasonal water flow shapes the surface geology. The eastern slopes are deeply incised by drainages such as Sawmill Canyon and Barrel Spring Canyon, illustrating the erosion patterns that characterize the transition from the high peaks down toward the desert flats.