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2002 Map of Henrie Knolls

Name: 2002 Topographic Map of Henrie Knolls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2005
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2005

About this map

The high volcanic landscape of the Markagunt Plateau is defined here by extensive lava flows and subterranean drainage systems. Within the Dixie National Forest, the unique hydrology of the Duck Creek Sinks reveals where surface waters disappear into the porous basalt and limestone. This area served as a focal point for forest management and fire suppression at the start of the 21st century, centered around the Duck Creek Work Center and the Duck Creek Fire Sta.

Tracing the terrain from Houston Mountain down to the meadows of Tippets Valley, the map shows a network of established paths such as the Lost Hunter Trail and Midway Trail. Small upland lakes like Aspen Mirror Lake and Duck Lake provide contrast to the arid stretches of the Red Desert. The presence of the Old Ranger label and various springs suggests a long history of seasonal habitation and resource monitoring in this high-altitude Iron County backcountry.