2020 Map of Cliff

About this map

The Book Cliffs rise sharply in this part of Emery County, defining a landscape of dramatic elevation changes and complex drainage systems. The eastern portion of the map is dominated by the massive Beckwith Plateau and Elliott Mesa, while the Price River cuts through the northeastern corner. This terrain forced a distinct infrastructure pattern, where transportation routes like S Woodside Hwy and Co Rd 401 are confined to the lower, flatter basins in the west. Local water management is visible through features like Desert Reservoir Number 2, essential for land use in this arid environment. The transition from the desert floor to the heights of Mt Elliott and Mid Mtn is carved by geological features such as Long Canyon, showing the natural erosion patterns of the Colorado Plateau region.