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1972 Map of Saddle Mountain

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Saddle Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Dixie National Forest dominates this 1972 survey, revealing a landscape defined by the high peaks and deep drainages of the Pine Valley Mountains. The topography is marked by a series of prominent high points, including Saddle Mountain and the towering Burger Peak, which overlooks a complex system of canyons and springs. Water sources are critical landmarks here, with locations like Quaking Aspen Spring, Big Pine Spring, and Lone Pine Reservoir providing vital points of reference across the high benches.

Evidence of historical movement and land use is found in the network of paths, such as the Blake-Harmony Tr (Pack) and various other pack trails that navigate the steep terrain between Truman Bench and Alger Bench. Near the southern edge of the survey, the Diamond Valley Ranch stands as a rare sign of permanent settlement within the wide valley floor of Diamond Valley, contrasting with the high-altitude wilderness found in the canyons of the north.