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2020 Map of Smithsonian Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Smithsonian Butte and the towering Vermilion Cliffs anchor this geographic study along the border of Washington County and Arizona. The landscape transitions from the high elevations of Canaan Mtn and Lower Mtn down toward the Big Plain, where the community of Apple Valley is situated. This region is characterized by significant topographic relief, with drainage features like Gould Wash and Canaan Wash cutting through the terrain.

Settlement patterns are concentrated near established corridors, most notably at Hildale on the southern edge and Rockville to the north. Local water sources, essential for life in this arid environment, are documented at Canaan Spring, Sawmill Spring, and Still Spring. Historic transit and ranching connections are evident in named routes like Canaan Ranch Rd and the prominent Dutton Pass, providing a detailed view of the infrastructure supporting these borderland communities.