1980 Map of Panguitch

About this map

Panguitch serves as a central hub on this 1980 survey, situated where the Sevier River valley meets the rising slopes of the Paunsaugunt Plateau. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by significant geological transitions, from the sharp descent of the Hurricane Cliffs and the Pink Cliffs to the preserved expanses of Bryce Canyon National Park and Cedar Breaks National Monument. Settled areas like Paragonah and Parowan line the western edge in the Parowan Valley, while high-elevation features like Panguitch Lake and Navajo Lake indicate the region's importance for water resources and recreation. Smaller communities such as Tropic, Cannonville, and Henrieville are documented along the eastern drainage of Johns Valley, reflecting a pattern of settlement tied to narrow fertile corridors and the proximity of the Dixie National Forest.