2023 Map of Sawtooth Peak

About this map

Sawtooth Peak and the high ridges of Elephant Back dominate the southern edge of this landscape in Beaver County, where the high desert terrain transitions into the wide expanse of Pine Valley. This 2023 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents a sparse network of natural water sources that have historically dictated human and animal movement across these arid basins. Important landmarks such as Mud Spring, Willow Spring, and Pots Sum Pa Spring are vital points of interest for those tracing old stock routes or early resource management in the region. To the northeast, the dry drainage of Jackson Wash cuts through the basin, illustrating the seasonal drainage patterns of this high Utah plateau.