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2010 Map of Summit

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Summit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Summit sits at a geographic crossroads in southwestern Utah, where the floor of the Parowan Valley meets the dramatic rising front of the Hurricane Cliffs. This 2010 survey illustrates a landscape defined by sharp transitions between agricultural valley land and the steep, complex drainage systems of the plateau. The settlement is anchored by local landmarks such as the Summit City Cemetery and is flanked by a series of prominent summits including Red Peak, Spirit Peak, and Cedar Peak.

Water management and natural drainage are central to the area's layout, with Summit Creek and its various branches, such as West Fork Summit Creek, cutting through deep features like Spirit Canyon and Spring Branch Canyon. To the south and west, the map details topographical landmarks like Cinder Hill and Elliker Basin, while the northeast corner shows the agricultural grid extending toward Parowan Creek. The transportation network reflects both modern transit and historical routes, following the natural break at Winn Gap and the passage through Summit Narrows.