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2014 Map of Lamerdorf Peak

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Lamerdorf Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Lamerdorf Peak dominates the southern reaches of the Wah Wah Mountains in this high-elevation corner of Beaver County. The terrain is defined by a series of significant canyons and basins, including North Canyon, Burnt Stump Canyon, and the high-altitude Revenue Basin to the northeast. Historical resource extraction is evidenced by The Iron Mines situated near the southeastern slopes, a site connected by the winding path of Willow Creek Rd which traverses the central valley.

Water sources are scattered throughout this arid landscape, often appearing as named springs that likely served as critical waypoints for early ranching and mining operations. These include Hospital Spring, Skellys Spring, and the Bucket Ranch Spring tucked within Lamerdorf Canyon. The map provides a detailed view of the drainage patterns from Blawn Mtn down into Blawn Wash, documenting a region where survival and industry were inextricably linked to the placement of these rare natural springs.