2017 Map of Uvada

About this map

Uvada and Crestline anchor this high-desert landscape on the border of Utah and Nevada, where the Union Pacific rail line historically connected these remote outposts. The terrain is defined by a series of rugged draws and canyons, most notably Clover Creek Canyon and the winding Crestline Draw. High-altitude water management is evident through several small impoundments like Uvada Reservoir, Lafes Reservoir, and the Old Highway Reservoir, which likely supported local ranching or steam-era rail operations. The eastern portion of the map transitions into the Dixie National Forest, covering the slopes of Panaca Ridge. The placement of Salt Licks and the Salt Lick Canyon Cutoff suggests a history of livestock movement through these narrow corridors. This survey provides a clear view of the complex topography and the sparse, infrastructure-dependent settlement pattern required to inhabit this arid borderland.