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1971 Map of Sawtooth Peak

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Sawtooth Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Sawtooth Peak and the high elevation of The Needles define this segment of the Beaver County landscape, where the terrain drops sharply into the broad expanse of Pine Valley. The map, based on 1970 aerial photography, documents a network of high-desert infrastructure including a Corral and a Water Tank, alongside several vital water sources such as Pots Sum Pa Spring, Mud Spring, and Willow Spring.

Evidence of historical activity is visible in the presence of a Prospect near the southern base of Elephant Back, likely reflecting early geological exploration in this part of Utah. Travel through the area is primarily facilitated by a system of Jeep Trails that navigate the washes and ridges, including Jackson Wash and Turkey Wash. This survey captures the region's character as a specialized grazing or mineral interest area before modern developments changed the footprint of local land use.