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2020 Map of Santa Clara

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Santa Clara
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Santa Clara and the surrounding desert landscape of Washington County are captured here during a period of significant modern residential expansion. The map illustrates the convergence of suburban growth from St. George and Ivins with the dramatic geological formations of the Mojave Desert. This intersection of settlement and nature is most evident where neighborhoods press against the ancient volcanic and sandstone features of Snow Canyon, including the prominent Lava Flow and Petrified Dunes.

Along the Santa Clara River corridor, traces of earlier agricultural and transit history remain visible through routes like W Old Highway 91. Cultural and genealogical landmarks such as the Santa Clara Cem and Ivins City Cem anchor these communities to their pioneer roots, while the numerous modern trails like the Anasazi Trail and Barrel Roll reflect the area's transition into a center for recreation and desert preservation.