2011 Map of Black Table

About this map

Trachyte Ranch sits at the head of a complex drainage system where Trachyte Creek and its tributaries carve through the desert floor. This 2011 survey captures a landscape defined by water scarcity and relief, centered on the Maidenwater Reservoir and the essential Maidenwater Spring. The geography is dictated by prominent landforms such as the Black Table and Black Mesa, which rise above the sandy floor of Maidenwater Sands. The presence of the Hog Springs Campground near the convergence of Trail Canyon and Big Horn Sheep Canyon indicates the area's role as a point of access for travelers and outdoorsmen in this corner of Garfield County. The drainage patterns of Speck Creek and Black Creek highlight how geological features like Farmers Knob and the Hogs Back funnel seasonal runoff through this arid environment.