1983 Map of Sugarloaf

About this map

West Hills and the prominent Long Ridge define the rugged topography of this central Utah landscape as it appeared in the early 1980s. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous drainages, including Cazier Canyon, Government Canyon, and Hall Canyon, which descend toward the agricultural basins of Juab Valley to the east and Dog Valley to the west. This provisional survey captures the vital water sources that sustain this arid environment, specifically Government Spring and Orme Spring. The map documents the intricate network of unimproved roads and trails that traverse the ridges, connecting points like Sugarloaf to the surrounding lowlands. The presence of Levan Ridge in the south and the winding course of West Creek illustrate the natural corridors used for movement between the high desert hills and the valley floors during this era of rural land management.