2014 Map of Picacho Peak

About this map

The Star Range dominates this landscape, where the arid terrain of the Escalante Desert meets the high elevations of Picacho Peak and Topache Peak. This 2014 survey documents the isolated settlements of Shauntie and Shenandoah City, which are connected by a network of drainage systems and canyons including Mammoth Canyon and Elephant Cyn. The distribution of water sources is critical in this environment, as evidenced by the marking of Woodhouse Spring, Wheeler Spring, and the Moscow Reservoir near the base of the Shauntie Hills. These features suggest a history of resource-driven settlement where topographical features like Long Lick Mtn and Twelvemile Knoll served as essential landmarks for navigating the high desert of Beaver County. The presence of Pioche RD and Laho RD indicates the established transport corridors that facilitate movement across the challenging basin and range geography.