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2014 Map of Black Table

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Black Table
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Black Table rises as a central landmark in this high-desert landscape of Garfield County, characterized by a complex network of canyons and mesas. The drainage patterns of Trachyte Cr, Speck Cr, and Black Cr illustrate the erosive forces that shaped the Taylor Ridges and the Maidenwater Sands. Human presence in this arid region is marked by isolated water sources such as Maidenwater Spring and Hog Spring, which are critical infrastructure in an environment featuring the Maidenwater Reservoir.

Transportation is defined by the winding paths of Ut-276 and Ut-95, which navigate the difficult terrain near Butler Canyon and North Wash. The map also captures several distinct geological formations, including the Hogs Back, Black Mesa, and the Cockscomb Black Table. These names suggest a history of local land-use and navigation through the intricate Big Horn Sheep Canyon and Woodruffs Canyon systems.