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2014 Map of Shivwits

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Shivwits
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Mojave Desert meets the eastern slopes of the Beaver Dam Mountains in this 2014 survey of Washington County. The settlement of Shivwits sits at a crossroads along the historic alignment of Old US-91, where the road follows the base of the Santa Clara Bench near the Santa Clara River. This arid landscape is defined by its drainage systems and distinct geological elevations, including the prominent Red Mountains and the wide expanse of Pahcoon Flat.

Water sources, while scarce, are clearly marked at Camp Spring, Pahcoon Spring, and the northern Gunlock Reservoir. The topography reveals the intricate network of dry washes and canyons that shape the region, such as Manganese Wash and Wittwer Canyon. Transportation is limited to a few arterial routes like Montoqua Rd and CR-3184, reflecting the area's sparse development and its transition from desert floor to high mountain terrain.