2020 Map of Gunlock

About this map

Gunlock sits at the eastern edge of this Washington County survey, where the Santa Clara River flows toward the Gunlock Reservoir. The landscape is dominated by the transition between the Dixie National Forest and the Mojave Desert, marked by stark terrain features like Jackson Peak and the volcanic-associated Red Mountains. This modern topographical study captures the water-dependent settlement pattern of the high desert, centered on the river and its impoundment. Local history is anchored at the Gunlock Cem near N Main St, while the surrounding backcountry is etched with descriptive place names such as Arsenic Gulch, Miners Canyon, and Manganese Wash, reflecting a history of mineral exploration and rugged land use. From the heights of Tobin Bench to the drainage of Pahcoon Spring Wash, the map documents a complex network of springs like Grapevine Spring and Eightmile Spring that remain vital landmarks in this arid environment.