2017 Map of Gunlock

About this map

Gunlock sits at the eastern edge of this 2017 survey, positioned where the Santa Clara River flows toward the Gunlock Reservoir. The landscape is defined by the transition from the Dixie National Forest in the north to the northern reaches of the Mojave Desert in the west. This geography reveals a pattern of water-dependent landmarks, with numerous named springs and washes like Pahcoon Spring Wash and Grapevine Wash carving through the high desert terrain. Local history is anchored by the Gunlock Cem, while prominent geological features such as Jackson Peak, the Red Mountains, and the White Rocks provide orientation across the varied topography. The map illustrates a remote ranching and desert environment where survival and settlement have long been tied to the drainage systems of the Tobin Wash and Sand Cove Wash.