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2011 Map of Mount Catherine

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mount Catherine
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mount Catherine and Pioneer Peak anchor this high-elevation landscape in Sevier County, defined by the intricate drainages of the North Fork Chalk Creek and South Fork Chalk Creek. The map documents a developed recreational corridor along Chalk Creek Canyon Rd, where several public gathering spots such as the Shingle Mill Picnic Area, Buckskin Charley Picnic Area, and Pistol Rock Picnic Area are clustered. These sites, along with Balsam Picnic Area and Copleys Cove Picnic Area, suggest the area's importance as a seasonal gateway for local communities and visitors.

Water sources are remarkably frequent across this terrain, with numerous named springs like Teeples Spring, Bear Hollow Spring, and Balsam Spring supporting the local ecology. The map reveals a network of canyons and ridges, including Teeples Ridge and Blue Ridge, that separate these critical water sources. Notable landmarks such as Sugarloaf Mountain and Willow Creek Peak provide clear orientation points for those tracing historical land use or primitive road networks like Pioneer Peak Rd.