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2017 Map of Cisco SW

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Cisco SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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Arches National Park defines the southwestern corner of this Grand County landscape, where the high desert terrain transitions into a complex system of ridges and washes. The northern reaches are characterized by the Monument Hills and the aptly named Poison Strip, an area historically associated with uranium mining. Settlement is sparse, represented by San Arroyo near the center of the sheet, while water management for ranching or industry is evidenced by the Yellow-Cat Reservoir.

Drainage patterns dictate the movement through this territory, with Cottonwood Wash and Fish Seep Draw cutting through the Cisco Clayhills. To the south, the massive Dome Plateau rises above Trail Canyon, accessible via primitive routes like The Highlands Rd and Owl Draw Rd. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details a landscape where natural springs such as Auger Spring and Caves Spring remain vital landmarks in an otherwise arid expanse.