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1986 Map of Pintura

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Pintura
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The dramatic geological shelf of the Hurricane Cliffs dominates this southwestern Utah landscape, separating the high plateaus of the Dixie National Forest from the lower valley floor. Along the base of this massive escarpment, a corridor of settlement and transportation follows the path of Ash Creek, connecting small communities such as Pintura, Anderson Junction, and Toquerville. This 1980s survey captures the region's complex mix of natural water sources and industrial attempts, from the Toquerville Springs to scattered extraction sites including a Quarry and a Gravel Pit.

Evidence of the area's mining history is preserved at the Silver Reef (Site) near Leeds, where a Mine Shaft remains marked on the terrain. The landscape is deeply incised by numerous drainages such as Grapevine Wash and Italian Wash, while the network of 4wd tracks and a local Landing Strip illustrate the practicalities of navigating this varied topography before the modern era of high-speed transit fully reshaped the corridor.