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1954 Map of La Verkin 4 SW

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of La Verkin 4 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Little Creek Mountain dominates this mid-century topographic survey, illustrating the dramatic uplift and deep erosion characteristic of the borderlands between Washington County and Mohave County. Mapping this high plateau in the early 1950s revealed a landscape defined by seasonal watercourses like Gould Wash and the meandering Little Creek, which carves into the northern face of the mountain.

Remote landmarks such as Abs Clearing and the high point at Mesa VABM 5899 indicate the sparse human presence in this region, which was largely focused on water sources like Gould Spring. This preliminary edition captures the terrain along the Utah-Arizona state line before later development altered the access to the Little Plain, providing a clear look at the primitive road network and the natural breaks in the cliffs at Canaan Gap Creek.