Sewing Machine Pass serves as a prominent high point in this 2020 landscape, where the rugged terrain of the Wah Wah Mountains transitions into the broad expanse of the Wah-Wah Valley. The map illustrates a high-desert environment where water sources are scarce but vital, evidenced by the presence of Kiln Spring and Gun Spring in the eastern foothills. This modern survey by the U.S. Geological Survey reveals a landscape shaped by both natural erosion, seen in the deep cuts of Corral Canyon, and human efforts to manage limited water resources via the Blackburn Ditch. The distribution of these springs and waterworks reflects the essential infrastructure required for ranching or survival in this arid corner of Beaver County.
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1953 · Richfield
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Richfield
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1959 · Frisco
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1960 · Frisco Peak
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1960 · Wah Wah Summit
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1971 · Pine Grove Reservoir
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Sewing Machine Pass
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Lamerdorf Peak NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Lamerdorf Peak
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1980 · Wah Wah Mts. South
USGS Topo · 1:100,000