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1996 Map of Nirling Hill

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Nirling Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Lower Willow Creek Reservoir serves as a central landmark in this high-altitude landscape of Granite County, where water management defines the local geography. The complex network of irrigation, including the Allendale Ditch and Conn Ditch, reflects the ranching and agricultural requirements of the region during the late twentieth century. In the southern reaches of the quadrangle, Conn Ranch sits near the headwaters of Byrne Creek, highlighting the enduring presence of family-held lands.

The terrain is defined by prominent elevations such as Nirling Hill, Harvey Ridge, and the distinctive Sugarloaf Sugar Loaf. To the west, Silver King Ridge rises above Cottonwood Creek, while drainage patterns like Gaylord Gulch and the North Fork McLean Creek carve through the mountain slopes. A Gravel Pit near South Fork Cottonwood Creek provides a rare indication of local industrial activity amidst the natural topography.