2023 Map of Clark Farm

About this map

The Escalante Desert dominates this arid landscape in Iron County, where the topography of the Escalante Valley is defined by a rigorous grid of section lines and gravel roads. In the northwestern corner of this quadrangle, Mud Lake provides a rare hydrographic feature within a region primarily characterized by its vast alluvial plains and sparse desert vegetation. The survey illustrates a highly organized approach to land management, with a succession of east-west thoroughfares including E Antelope Rd and a network of numbered corridors like E 4800 N and E 4000 N. This geometric layout reflects the systematic partitioning of the Utah basin for agricultural and ranching efforts, even in areas where water sources remain localized and intermittent. The presence of Sand Spring Rd in the southeast suggests a historical or functional connection to the occasional springs that once supported movement through this dry corridor.