2011 Map of Adams Head

About this map

Powell Survey Adams Head Cairn stands as a significant historical marker on this high plateau in Garfield County, anchoring a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainage forks. This 2011 survey illustrates the complex hydrology of the region, where the North Fork Cottonwood Creek and South Fork Cottonwood Creek converge amidst high-elevation summits like Cottonwood Peak and Crow Peak. The map reveals a transition from open alpine spaces such as Marshall Meadow to the sharp relief of Window Rock. Geologists and researchers will find the precise mapping of intermittent streams, including the North Fork Prospect Creek and Right Fork Sanford Creek, vital for understanding the watershed patterns of this portion of the Utah backcountry before further modern development occurred.