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2011 Map of Saddle Mountain

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Saddle Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Diamond Valley sits at the base of the high country in this 2011 survey of Washington County, where the southern reaches of the Pine Valley Mountains meet the high desert floor. The settlement pattern is defined by the Diamond Valley Ranch and the passage of N Baker Rd, connecting the valley to the complex network of canyons and peaks to the north. Elevated landmarks like Saddle Mountain, Burger Peak, and Mahogany Knoll dominate the skyline, while the drainage systems of Cottonwood Creek and its many forks illustrate how seasonal water shapes this arid landscape.

Water sources are vital markers in this terrain, as evidenced by the mapping of Maudsley Spring, Slide Canyon Spring, and West Fork Spring. The presence of features such as Rock Hollow Wash and Alger Gulch indicates a landscape heavily influenced by flash flood activity and erosion. This map provides a clear picture of the area's geography just after the first decade of the 21st century, showing the balance between small-scale ranching developments and the surrounding wilderness.