2014 Map of Bar X Wash

About this map

The Book Cliffs dominate the northern landscape of this region, providing a dramatic backdrop to an area defined by its energy production and deep desert drainages. The industrial footprint of the early 21st century is evident through the widespread San Arroyo Gas Field, Stateline Gas Field, and Bar X Gas Field, which dot the terrain alongside a network of specialized local roads such as 2 RD and U RD. This borderland between Utah and Colorado is carved by numerous watercourses, including the central Bar X Wash and the winding Bitter Cr. Notable topographical features like Ray Mesa and Prairie Canyon illustrate the high-desert character of the land, while Grand Valley sits at the southern edge of the survey. The map records a specific moment in the extractive history of the American West, where infrastructure for gas retrieval integrates with the natural geology of the plateau country.