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2020 Map of Page Ranch

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Page Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Old Irontown and the surrounding high desert of the Dixie National Forest anchor this survey of the northern edge of the Pine Valley Mountains. The map documents a landscape defined by its mining heritage and cattle ranching history, specifically around the Iron Mountain area where the industrial footprint of the Blowout Pit contrasts with the seasonal hydrology of The Dry Wash and Little Pinto Creek. These water sources were vital for early settlement and livestock, evidenced by the inclusion of The Dairy and the Lamb Reservoir.

The boundary between Iron County and Washington County bisects the southern reaches of the map, cutting through the Harmony Mountains and past remote locales like Paradise. A network of trails and tracks, including the Summit Trail and Rock Springs Trail, suggests the continued use of this terrain for grazing and recreation. From Richie Flat to the southern peaks of Rencher Peak, the map captures the transition from lowland sagebrush flats to high-altitude pine forests.