1983 Map of Jarvis Peak

About this map

The Beaver Dam Mountains dominate this 1983 topographic survey of the southwest corner of Utah. Rising to the prominent Jarvis Peak, the landscape is defined by its arid drainage systems and isolated peaks like Utah Hill Summit. The map captures the high-desert terrain where Washington County meets the Arizona border, highlighting the critical importance of water management in this environment. Numerous man-made catchments such as Laub Reservoir, Quail Reservoir, and Mine Valley Reservoir are scattered across the slopes, supporting land use indicated by labels like the Lambing Grounds and Blakes. Transport through these heights is marked by the Buldog Pass, while complex drainages including Wittwer Canyon and Mine Valley Wash cut through the sedimentary layers of the White Hills. This provisional edition provides a clear view of the natural and engineered infrastructure of the basin-and-range country before later development.