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2010 Map of Picacho Peak

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Picacho Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Shenandoah City and the surrounding high desert of the Star Range define this 2010 survey of Beaver County. The landscape is a complex network of mining claims, where the industrial legacy of the region is etched into the terrain through dozens of named operations. Notable sites include the Cedar Talisman Mine in the north and the Velvet Silver Mine to the south, highlighting a history of mineral extraction that shaped local settlement patterns.

Drainage and water management are critical in this arid environment, evidenced by the Moscow Reservoir and the seasonal paths of Shauntie Wash and Moscow Wash. Elevations vary significantly from the heights of Picacho Peak and Topache Peak down into the depths of Elephant Canyon and Long Lick Canyon. The presence of small settlements like Shauntie and South Camp along the foothills of the Shauntie Hills reflects the enduring connection between these remote outposts and the primary thoroughfare of Beryl Milford Rd.