2014 Map of Gunlock

About this map

The Santa Clara River valley anchors this 2014 survey of Washington County, Utah, where the small community of Gunlock sits at the base of dramatic geological formations. The settlement is centered near the Gunlock Cem and the southern reach of the Dixie National Forest, positioned at a crossroads between the Mojave Desert and the high plateaus. The surrounding landscape is defined by complex drainage patterns, including the extensive Pahcoon Spring Wash and Grapevine Wash, which flow through a terrain marked by distinctive landmarks like White Rocks and the towering Jackson Peak. Downstream, the Gunlock Reservoir provides a significant water feature against the backdrop of the Red Mountains. This modern topographical study details the intricate system of named springs and washes, such as Arsenic Gulch and Manganese Spring, that have historically dictated human and livestock movement through this arid environment.