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2010 Map of Cisco SW

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Cisco SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Cactus Rat Mine stands as a distinct industrial mark on this arid landscape, located near the evocative boundary of The Poison Strip. This high desert terrain is defined by a network of ephemeral watercourses and vital desert water sources, including Yellow Cat Reservoir, Caves Spring, and Auger Spring. The map documents a complex topography of mesas and drainages, moving from Dome Plateau in the south up through Winter Camp Ridge and across the broad expanse of The Highlands.

Remote roads like The Highlands Rd and Owl Draw Rd provide the primary access through this section of Grand County. The drainage patterns are intricate, featuring deeply cut features such as Yellow Jacket Canyon and Tub Canyon, which feed into larger washes like San Arroyo and Cottonwood Wash. These labels reflect a history of livestock grazing and mineral exploration in the canyonlands of eastern Utah.