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2017 Map of Glendale

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Glendale occupies the central valley floor along the E Fork Virgin River, serving as a focal point of settlement in this part of Kane County. The town's layout is clearly defined by local thoroughfares such as N Main St and W Center St, while family histories are anchored at Glendale City Cem and Harris Cem. The surrounding landscape is dominated by dramatic topographic shifts, moving from the low riverbed to the elevated reaches of Spencer Bench and the distinctively named Skutumpah Terrace.

The map reveals a complex network of drainage and vertical relief, where water courses like Stewart Cr and Kanab Cr carve through deep depressions such as Lydias Canyon and Calf Pasture Hollow. Notable geological boundaries are represented by the White Cliffs and Elkheart Cliffs, which frame the western and southern reaches of the quadrangle. These features, along with numerous springs and washes like Dry Wash, illustrate a terrain where accessibility is dictated by the high benches and narrow canyons.