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2023 Map of Headlight Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Sevier Lake marks the northwestern corner of this West Desert landscape, where the flat valley floor meets the rising elevations of the Cricket Mountains. The terrain is defined by a series of high ridges and narrow gaps, including Headlight Gap and Headlight Pass, which provide natural transit points through the steep topography surrounding Headlight Mtn. The map reveals a remote environment of named draws and valleys, such as Dorthy Draw and Shorts Valley, which have historically served as corridors for grazing and land management in this arid portion of Millard County.

Prominent landmarks like Monument Point and Petes Knoll offer clear points of orientation across the high-desert basins. This survey captures the drainage patterns of Cedar Valley and the southern reach of the Red Hills, reflecting a landscape primarily shaped by natural features rather than dense settlement. Geologists and local history enthusiasts can trace the intricate contour work that defines Wingy Cove and the dramatic descent into Headlight Canyon.