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2017 Map of Crater Bench Reservoir

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Crater Bench Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Desert Mtn rises from the arid floor of Juab County, anchoring a landscape shaped by ancient water systems and remote thoroughfares. The topographical detail reveals the distinct elevation of the Crater Bench volcanic formation, which sits adjacent to the meandering course of the Old River Bed. This natural channel, once a prehistoric waterway, now defines the drainage patterns through the central portion of the quadrangle. Sparse water resources are captured in man-made catchments like the River Bed Reservoir and the Crater Bench Reservoir, illustrating the human adaptation to this dry desert environment.

Local navigation is marked by a network of established desert tracks, including the Jericho Callao Rd and Baker Hot Springs Rd. These routes provide access to the expansive flats of the Cherry Creek Wash, where the terrain transitions toward the slopes of the northern mountains. The map provides a precise look at the township and range divisions, such as t13s r8w, which organize this vast public land area for grazing and mineral access.