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2023 Map of Picacho Peak

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Picacho Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Shauntie and Shenandoah City occupy a landscape shaped by the high-elevation mining and ranching history of Beaver County. This survey detail captures the eastern edge of the Escalante Desert as it meets the rising elevations of the Star Range. The topography is dominated by steep relief, characterized by Mammoth Canyon and Elephant Canyon, which descend toward the basin. These corridors historically provided critical access to the mineral-rich heights of Picacho Peak and Topache Peak.

Hydraulic patterns in this arid region are marked by ephemeral drainage systems like Shauntie Wash and critical water sources such as Woodhouse Spring and Wheeler Spring. To the southeast, the Moscow Reservoir stands as a testament to water management efforts in the rugged Shauntie Hills. For those tracing local development, the placement of these named settlements and landmarks provides a clear look at the spatial relationship between mountain resources and the desert floor.