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2017 Map of Hurricane

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Hurricane
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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The Virgin River and its tributaries, Ash Creek and La Verkin Creek, carve through this landscape where the high plateau meets the river valley. This 2017 survey documents the modern growth of Hurricane and LaVerkin, while carefully noting the historic footprints of earlier settlements at Leeds and Toquerville. The geography is defined by significant elevation changes, from the Hurricane Cliffs and Sandstone Mountain to the depths of Nephis Twist.

Genealogists will find high detail in the documentation of local burial grounds, including the denominational Silver Reef Protestant Cemetery and Silver Reef Catholic Cemetery near the northern reefs. The transition from pioneer history to contemporary aviation is marked by the presence of General Dick Stout Field and landmarks like Mollies Nipple, providing a comprehensive look at the human and geological layering in Washington County.