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2023 Map of Gunlock

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Gunlock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The settlement of Gunlock sits at a geographic crossroads where the Bull Valley Mountains meet the northern reaches of the Mojave Desert. This 2023 survey illustrates the modern layout of the town along the Santa Clara River, featuring the Gunlock Cem and residential infrastructure like N Main St. The landscape is defined by its water sources, from the prominent Gunlock Reservoir in the south to a network of upland springs including Eightmile Spring and Grapevine Spring.

Beyond the valley floor, the map details the varied topography of the Dixie National Forest and the Red Mountain Wilderness. Distinctive terrain features such as Tobin Bench, Cactus Flat, and the deep cut of Miners Canyon suggest a history of ranching and land use in this arid corridor. The inclusion of names like Arsenic Gulch and Manganese Wash point toward the mineral-rich character of the surrounding heights.