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2011 Map of Cliff

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Cliff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Cliff sits at the base of the dramatic Book Cliffs, marking a point where the high desert meets the structured plateaus of eastern Utah. This 2011 survey illustrates a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes, moving from the winding course of the Price River in the northeast toward the massive heights of the Beckwith Plateau and Elliott Mesa. The movement of water through this arid terrain is highlighted by Desert Reservoir Number 2, which serves as a critical node in a region dominated by canyons and mountains.

Transportation through the area is anchored by the historic Green River Cutoff Rd, which skirts the base of Mount Elliott. The mapping of landmarks like Middle Mountain and Long Canyon reflects the geological complexity that has long challenged travelers and ranchers in Emery County. The intersection of US Route 191 and these secondary roads reveals how modern infrastructure follows the natural corridors established by the surrounding topography.