2017 Map of Rice Mountain

About this map

Rice Mountain and the high ridges of the Needle Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape straddling the border of Iron County, Utah, and Lincoln County, Nevada. The survey details a network of canyons and high valleys, including Hamlin Valley and Horse Valley, where seasonal drainage has carved features like Rice Canyon and Cottonwood Wash. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of the State Line Cem near State Line Canyon serves as a lone marker of human presence in a territory largely defined by its geological landmarks, such as Canyon Peak and State Line Summit. Critical water sources for travelers and livestock are documented throughout the arid terrain, specifically at Chokecherry Spring, Butcher Spring, and Tobe Spring.