2020 Map of Mount Carmel

About this map

Mount Carmel and Mount Carmel Junction serve as the primary human touchpoints in this transition of the Kane County landscape. The topography is defined by the E Fork Virgin River as it cuts southward through Parunuweap Canyon, flanked by the towering White Cliffs and Elkheart Cliffs. The settlement pattern follows the narrow corridor of Long Valley, where the Mount Carmel Cem remains a significant marker of local heritage. To the east, the landscape opens into the distinctive Glendale Bench and the high point of Dianas Throne. Water sources like Moncur Spring and the drainage of Sand Wash illustrate the critical nature of hydrology in this arid environment, while various family-named canyons, such as Joseph Canyon and Sethys Canyon, suggest a long history of local land use and ranching.