2023 Map of Copper Creek Benches

About this map

The Henry Mountains dominate this Garfield County landscape, characterized by the dramatic elevation changes and arid drainage systems of southeastern Utah. In this modern survey, the intricate network of canyons and plateaus is defined by features like the Copper Creek Benches and the Indian Spring Benches, which highlight the stepped topography typical of the region's erosional geology. Water is the primary architect of the land here, evidenced by the convergence of Copper Creek, Shitamaring Creek, and Hansen Creek as they cut through the high desert. Localized water sources, including Star Spring, Copper Spring, and the Milk Cr Reservoir, indicate the sparse but vital resources managed for livestock and wildlife. Along the eastern edge, the topography descends toward the Little Rockies and the extensive Lost Spring Wash, revealing a transition from alpine heights to low-lying drainage basins.