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2011 Map of Virgin

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Virgin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Virgin River carves a deep valley through this corner of Washington County, Utah, anchoring a landscape where high plateau terrain meets early 21st-century infrastructure. The settlement of Virgin sits at the junction of the river and Kolob Rd, serving as a central point for local genealogy and history researchers due to the presence of the Virgin Cemetery. To the north, the elevation rises sharply toward Smith Mesa and Hurricane Mesa, the latter of which features the specialized Hurricane Mesa Airport.

Industrial activity is evidenced by the Virgin Oil Field located northeast of the main townsite, where North Creek flows down from Mountain Dell. This geography illustrates the region's reliance on both the river system and rugged access roads like Dalton Wash Rd and Sheeps Bridge Rd. The map provides a clear look at the intersection of water resources and plateau geology that has shaped land use in this part of southern Utah.