1950 Map of Kanarraville

About this map

Kanarraville sits at the foot of the Hurricane Cliffs, serving as a focal point for settlement where the water of Kanarra Creek reaches the Cedar Valley. The 1950 topography shows a landscape defined by sharp transitions from the Harmony Mountains in the west to the high plateaus of the east, which include a portion of Zion National Park. A lone cemetery and a prospect indicate early local activity and land use on the valley fringe. The presence of ephemeral water features like Quichapa Lake and various spillways, including Spillway 5332, suggests the complex water management required in this arid Iron County environment. To the east, the terrain rises dramatically into the North Hills, where landmarks like The Saucer and Sweetwater Spring break the higher elevations.