1971 Map of Parowan

About this map

Parowan sits at the edge of the Parowan Valley, where the agricultural floor meets the dramatic rise of the Hurricane Cliffs. The landscape transition is stark, moving from the grid of the city and its City Airport to the deeply incised canyons of the Dixie National Forest. Water management is central to the area's geography, visible through the Aqueduct carrying water from Parowan Creek and the infrastructure at The Forebay. Notable landmarks like the Vermillion Castle Guard Station and Vermillion Castle Campground highlight the intersection of early forest management and mountain recreation. To the south, high-elevation features like Yankee Meadows Reservoir and Braffit Ridge dominate the terrain, while curious local landmarks such as First Mound and P Hill overlook the valley. This 1971 survey captures the town as a vital hub for both valley ranching and forest access, connected by the winding path of the Second Left Hand Canyon.