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1986 Map of White Hills

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of White Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Santa Clara and the surrounding high desert of the White Hills characterize this mid-1980s landscape at the boundary of Utah and Arizona. The Virgin River snakes through the southern portion of the map, cutting through First Narrows and creating distinct ecological zones such as Big Round Valley. This area represents a critical intersection of water resources and livestock history, evidenced by the large Blakes Lambing Grounds and numerous water sources including Stucki Spring, Cave Spring, and the Curly Hollow Reservoir.

The presence of the St. George Corp Bdy and the Canal along the Santa Clara River indicates the early expansion of regional infrastructure. This map captures the transition from open range and high desert washes, like Curly Hollow Wash and Starvation Wash, toward more managed land use near settlements like Atkinville. The terrain is defined by prominent landmarks such as Bloomington Hill and the Red Bluff, which served as natural navigational markers in this corner of Washington County.