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2020 Map of Signal Peak

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Signal Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Pine Valley Mountains dominate this high-elevation landscape within the Dixie National Forest, defined by a network of drainage forks and steep canyons. Water sources are frequent throughout the terrain, from Maple Spring and Columbine Spring to the headwaters of the Right Fork Santa Clara River and Leeds Creek. This topography necessitated a system of backcountry routes for forest management and access, including the Whipple Trail, Summit Trail, and the Oak Grove Trail which traverses the slopes near Trail Peak.

In the lower elevations to the southeast, the terrain transitions toward Cedar Ridge and the distinct geological feature of White Reef. The area around Yankee Doodle Hollow and Yankee Doodle Hollow Creek highlights the complex local naming conventions of the Washington County backcountry. This survey provides a precise look at the hydrology and trail networks of the wilderness prior to the most recent decade of recreational growth.