2017 Map of Cliff

About this map

Cliff sits at the base of a dramatic geological escarpment in this 2017 study of the Emery County landscape. The terrain is dominated by the massive Book Cliffs, which separate the lower desert floor from the elevated heights of the Beckwith Plateau and Elliott Mesa. Water management and historical transit routes define the valley below, where Desert Reservoir Number 2 provides a critical catchment point. The Moab to Boulder Town trail and S Woodside Hwy trace the flatlands, following the natural corridors formed by the surrounding peaks like Mt Elliott and Mid Mtn. In the northeastern corner, the Price River cuts through the desert, flanked by the Woodside Lower Price River Rd, illustrating the intersection of natural drainage and rural infrastructure in this high-desert environment.