2014 Map of Saddle Mountain

About this map

Diamond Valley sits at the southwestern edge of this landscape, where residential development meets the steep eastern slopes of the Pine Valley Mountains. The topography is defined by dramatic elevation changes, rising from the Mojave Desert floor toward the high peaks of the Dixie National Forest. Notable summits like Saddle Mtn and Burger Peak overlook a complex network of drainages including Lark Canyon, Carter Canyon, and Reservoir Canyon. These canyons are fed by numerous high-altitude springs, such as Quaking Aspen Spring and Slide Canyon Spring, which form the headwaters of Forsyth Cr and Cottonwood Cr. On the lower benches, family-named landmarks and local infrastructure like Blake Gubler road and the Cedar Bench area highlight the intersection of private land and public forest. The presence of features like Truman Bench and Mahogany Knoll among the deeply incised washes of Rock Hollow Wash and Alger Gulch illustrates the transition between the arid desert basin and the alpine forest environment.