2014 Map of Avon NW

About this map

Escalante Desert terrain dominates this portion of Iron County, characterized by expansive drainage patterns and isolated geological elevations. The topography is defined by the ephemeral courses of Fourmile Wash and Dick Palmer Wash, which cut through the arid basin. To the south, the landscape rises distinctly at Table Butte and the adjacent N Butte, providing rare vertical relief in an otherwise low-lying area. Transportation across this section of the Great Basin relies on a grid of rural routes including Lund Hwy and Avon Rd. A notable modern landmark is the Sun Valley Estates Airport, positioned near the western edge of the desert. The presence of a Beacon in the southwestern corner further indicates the importance of aerial navigation markers in this sparsely populated region of Utah.