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2017 Map of Arsons Garden

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Arsons Garden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Arsons Garden sits at the heart of this topographic study, revealing the complex drainage and erosion patterns within the San Rafael Swell. The landscape is defined by its dramatic geological breaks, most notably where the San Rafael Reef begins its characteristic tilt. Surface water is scarce in this high desert environment, represented by the isolated Hyde Draw Reservoir and the tucked-away 8 Crows Nest Spring.

A network of deeply etched canyons and dry washes like Eardley Canyon, Straight Wash, and Ernie Canyon illustrate the power of flash flooding in shaping the terrain. To the north, the elevated plateau of Cliff Dweller Flat provides a stark contrast to the descending draws and canyons that eventually reach toward the reef. The map records a wilderness largely devoid of modern development, emphasizing the natural topography and traditional place names of this Emery County region.