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2011 Map of Washington

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The growing community of Washington occupies the southeastern corner of this landscape, where residential development meets the dramatic geology of the Virgin River basin. The town's local history is anchored by the Washington City Cemetery and the Washington Post Office, situated near the major arterial corridors. To the west, the terrain rises sharply toward Middleton Black Ridge and Lava Ridge, reflecting the volcanic and sedimentary history of the region.

Water management is central to the area's development, evidenced by the Saint George City Dam and Santa Clara Dam controlling local drainages. The map reveals a complex system of hollows and gulches, including Buckskin Hollow and Black Gulch, that navigate between formations like Yellow Knolls and T-Bone Hill. The northern reaches transitions into more open features such as Washington Flat and Spring Hollow, providing a clear view of how modern infrastructure like the Red Hills Pkwy has adapted to this varied southwestern environment.