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2023 Map of Signal Peak

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Signal Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Pine Valley Mountains dominate this high-elevation landscape, where sharp peaks and deep drainages define the wilderness boundary. Rising toward Signal Peak and Burger Peak, the terrain is marked by a complex network of seasonal water sources and springs, including Columbine Spring and Maple Spring. These highlands provide the headwaters for several important watercourses, such as the Right Fork Santa Clara River and the Middle Fork Santa Clara River, which carve deep canyons as they flow westward.

Recreational infrastructure within the Dixie National Forest is well-documented, showing established routes like the Summit Trl and Highline Trl that navigate the ridges. The southern portion of the map transitions into the Cottonwood Forest Wilderness, where features like Yankee Doodle Hollow and the steep Cedar Ridge overlook the lower drainages. The concentration of named springs and small creeks, such as Spirit Creek and Horse Creek, illustrates the critical role of these mountains in capturing and distributing moisture in an otherwise arid region.