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2010 Map of Halfway Summit

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Halfway Summit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Halfway Summit serves as the central focal point for this Millard County landscape, where the high desert terrain of the Halfway Hills meets the expansive drainage of Cottonwood Wash. The map documents a sparsely populated region defined by its distinct geological formations and essential water sources. Noteworthy landmarks include the jagged profile of The Needles and the curiously named The Toad, both situated in the southwestern corner of the quadrangle.

Evidence of local navigation and land use is visible through the primitive road networks, such as the Pots Sum-Pa SPG trail, which likely once connected seasonal water sources like Upper Pine Spring and Pine Spring. The small crossroads at Five Points indicates a junction for travel through Pine Valley, while geographic features like Beers Pass and Warm Point offer insights into the historic routes used to traverse this arid basin and range environment.