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2014 Map of Grass Valley

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Grass Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Pine Valley sits at the southwestern edge of this landscape, serving as a gateway to the high-elevation terrain of the Dixie National Forest. The map documents a complex drainage system where the Santa Clara River and its Left Fork collect water from the southern slopes, while northern drainages like Grass Valley Cr and South Pinto Cr cut through the high plateaus. This area is defined by its transition from valley floor to the peaks of the Pine Valley Mountains, reaching notable heights at Gardner Peak.

Water management is a central theme of the geography, with several small-scale water systems such as the Grass Valley Reservoir, Pine Valley Reservoir, and White Rocks Reservoir dotting the canyons. Named meadows and pastures, including Bens Pasture and Teds Pasture, suggest a long-standing history of high-country grazing. From the prominent heights of Mahogany Point to the deep recesses of Mill Canyon and Cougar Canyon, the map provides a look at the rugged topography of Washington County in the early 21st century.