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2002 Map of Saddle Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2005

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The Pine Valley Mountains dominate this landscape within the Dixie National Forest, where steep canyons and high peaks like Burger Peak define the terrain. At the dawn of the 21st century, the area remains primarily a wilderness, with the Pine Valley Mountain Wilderness boundary protecting the high ridges. Human presence is concentrated around the Diamond Valley Ranch and the open flats of Diamond Valley to the southwest, while much of the interior is accessible only by footpaths such as the Indian Hollow Spring Trail.

Water sources are vital markers in this arid environment, with numerous springs like Quaking Aspen Spring and Cottonwood Spring feeding into drainages like Cottonwood Creek. The geologic transition is evident at the boundary of Snow Canyon State Park, where the label Lava identifies the volcanic origins of the local topography. This survey provides a record of the intricate network of gulches and knolls, such as Mahogany Knoll and Alger Gulch, that characterize the high desert benchlands.