2023 Map of Mount Carmel

About this map

Mount Carmel and neighboring Orderville anchor the northern reaches of this Kane County landscape, where modern road networks meet deep geologic time. The settlements follow the path of Muddy Creek and the East Fork Virgin River, tracing a corridor of habitation between the massive escarpments of the White Cliffs and the Elkheart Cliffs. The transition from the high Glendale Bench to the dramatic depths of Parunuweap Canyon illustrates the complex erosion patterns of the Colorado Plateau. Genealogists will find the Mount Carmel Cem positioned near the river, a vital landmark for local history. Southward, the terrain shifts into the open expanses of The Sand Hills and the prominent Dianas Throne, while named drainages like Yellowjacket Canyon and Joseph Canyon score the high mesas, revealing the intricate watercourses that have shaped the region's topography.