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2011 Map of Shivwits

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Shivwits
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Shivwits and Shem sit at the intersection of water and roadway in this high-desert landscape of southwestern Utah. The Santa Clara River provides a vital corridor through the terrain, flanked by the Santa Clara Bench and the rising peaks of the Red Mountains to the east. Transportation routes like Gunlock Rd and Old Hwy 91 follow the natural contours of the land, connecting these small settlements to the broader region.

The Western portion of the map is dominated by the Beaver Dam Mountains and the broad expanse of Pahcoon Flat. Local water sources, including Pahcoon Spring, Camp Spring, and Manganese Wash, illustrate the essential locations that supported habitation and travel in this arid environment. The presence of Wittwer Canyon and Horse Canyon underscores the complex drainage patterns that have shaped the geography near the Nevada border.