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1986 Map of Signal Peak

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Signal Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

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Pine Valley Mountains dominate this high-elevation terrain within the Dixie National Forest, where the headwaters of the Santa Clara River begin their descent through various forks and canyons. The hydrology of this southwestern Utah landscape is well-documented, showing numerous isolated water sources such as Maple Spring, Ash Grove Spring, and Italian Spring. These water points were critical for early transit and livestock management in an otherwise arid environment.

The presence of Signal Peak and Trail Peak highlights the topographical prominence of this area, while Cedar Ridge and Yankee Doodle Hollow suggest a landscape shaped by both natural erosion and local naming traditions. Further south, the drainage systems of Leeds Creek and Quail Creek flow toward the valley floor, tracing the elevation changes from the forested peaks toward the lower ridges. This 1980s data provides a clear record of the watershed and mountain trails before modern development altered the surrounding region.