1964 Map of Sweetwater Creek

About this map

Widtsoe stands on the edge of Johns Valley, marking a pocket of settlement near the high plateaus of the Dixie National Forest. This mid-1960s survey illustrates a landscape defined by dramatic vertical relief, where the Escalante Mountains rise toward Griffin Top and Escalante Top. The intricate drainage system is well-documented, showing how Sweetwater Creek and South Creek carve through the terrain, joined by intermittent seasonal features like Dry Hollow and Mud Spring Draw. A small Cem near the northern boundary provides a specific point of interest for genealogists tracing local families. The presence of a Jeep Trail and Pack Trail network suggests a region utilized for ranching and forest management rather than heavy industrial development, centered around natural landmarks such as Horse Lake.