1980 Map of Hildale

About this map

Hildale sits at the southern edge of this survey, where the settlement meets the striking geologic breaks of the Vermilion Cliffs. The landscape is dominated by high-elevation plateaus and deeply carved drainages, including Water Canyon and Cottonwood Canyon, which carry seasonal flow from the northern heights toward the Arizona border. Geologic landmarks like The Beehive and South Mountain anchor the central terrain, while a network of high-desert water sources such as Cappies Rock Spring, Ronsio Spring, and Goat Springs provided critical resources for the region's early development.