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2014 Map of Minersville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Minersville sits at the intersection of a complex irrigation network and the high desert landscape of southwestern Utah. This survey documents the critical water management systems that sustain the community, including the Low Line Canal, Minersville Canal, and specialized local works like The Mile Ditch and Utopia Ditch. These man-made features contrast with the natural flow of the Beaver River, which provides the lifeline for agriculture in the eastern reaches of the Escalante Desert.

To the east and south, the terrain rises sharply into the Mineral Mountains and Black Mountains, where features such as Yellow Mtn and Black Mtn overlook the town. The transition from the flat desert floor to these peaks is marked by significant drainage features, most notably the Big Wash Debris Basin Reservoir and Parowan Canyon Wash. The map also preserves local landmarks such as the Minersville Cem and various named springs like Willow Spring and Wire Grass Spring that dot the higher elevations of the county line.