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2002 Map of Red Creek Reservoir

Name: 2002 Topographic Map of Red Creek Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2005
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2005

About this map

Dixie National Forest dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Iron and Garfield counties, where the Cedar City Ranger District oversees a complex network of water management features and rugged valleys. At the heart of the map, the Red Creek Reservoir and its associated Gaging Station serve as critical infrastructure for the region's hydrology. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, from the heights of Horse Valley Peak and Twin Peaks down into the deep recesses of Mortensen Canyon and Water Canyon.

Surface water is a defining characteristic of this area, evidenced by the numerous named sources such as Water Spring, Willow Spring, and Cove Spring. The map also reveals unique geological drainage features like the Co-op Valley Sinks and high-mountain basins including Horse Lake and Hoosier Lake. Traces of human passage are visible through the Spruce Trail and Spoon Trail, providing a clear view of how this wilderness area was navigated and managed in the early 2000s.