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2020 Map of Caine Springs

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Caine Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Moroni Slopes and the prominent North Caineville Reef dominate this desert landscape, where water sources are vital but sparse. The terrain is defined by dry washes and high plateaus, including Wood Bench and the isolated rise of Black Mtn. Critical water points for travelers and livestock in this arid environment are marked by Caine Springs and Willow Seep, providing a rare break from the drainage networks of Salt Wash and Hartnet Draw.

Navigation through this part of the Colorado Plateau follows established routes like Cathedral Rd and Hartnet Valley Rd. These roads provide the primary access through the canyon country, linking the northern reaches of Corral Canyon and Last Chance Wash to the southern boundaries near the border of Wayne Co. The map illustrates the fundamental relationship between relief features and the seasonal hydrography that has shaped ranching and travel in this corner of Emery County.