The Virgin River carves a critical corridor through this corner of the Mojave Desert near the junction of Arizona, Nevada, and Utah. The neighboring communities of Littlefield and Beaver Dam serve as the primary human centers, situated where the river valley widens. This landscape is defined by its drainage systems, including Castle Cliff Wash, Welcome Cr, and the distinctive Figure Four Canyon. Local road networks reveal a mix of long-distance routes like HWY 91 and historically significant paths such as the Spanish Trl and Mormon Flat Rd. Residential growth is evident in the street names of the Beaver Dam area, featuring evocative titles like Clark Gable Dr and Scarlet Ohara Dr. For genealogists, the map identifies both the Littlefield Cem and Beaver Dam Cem, preserving the locations of these early settler burial grounds.
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1885 · St. George
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1885 · Pioche
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1886 · Saint Thomas
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1886 · Mt. Trumbull
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1886 · Pioche
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1891 · St. George
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1892 · Mt. Trumbull
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1893 · Saint Thomas
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1953 · Cedar City
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1953 · Grand Canyon
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