2020 Map of Black Table

About this map

The eastern foothills of the Henry Mountains dominate this 2020 landscape in Garfield County, defined by a complex network of high desert drainage and sharp topographical relief. Water is the primary architect here, evidenced by the winding path of Trachyte Cr and the collection of vital sources such as Maidenwater Spring and Hog Spring. This modern survey reveals a largely unpopulated region where infrastructure is limited to state routes 95 and 276, leaving the focus on prominent geologic features like the Black Table and the distinctively shaped Cocks Comb. The presence of the Maidenwater Reservoir and the nearby Maidenwater Sands highlights the importance of moisture management in this arid environment, while the names of canyons like Big Horn Sheep Canyon and Butler Canyon suggest the local wildlife and pioneers who navigated these corridors long before modern mapping.