Loading map...

2023 Map of Crescent Junction

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Crescent Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Brendel stands as a focal point at the junction of modern transportation routes and historical corridors in this high-desert landscape of Grand County. The terrain is defined by the dramatic escarpment of the Book Cliffs, which divide the northern Horse Heaven and Floy Bench from the broad expansive basins to the south. This area is a network of arid drainage systems, including Crescent Wash and Crooked Wash, which have historically dictated the placement of roads and early rail lines.

Evidence of historical transit is found in the remnants of the Old Hwy Cisco and Old Railroad Rd, which parallel the contemporary infrastructure. These routes trace the edge of Crescent Flat and lead toward the geological formations of Copper Mine Ridge and the northern reaches of Salt Valley. The distribution of features like the Crescent Wash Reservoir and Mud Spring highlights the critical importance of water management in this environment, supporting both the transportation network and local land use near Thompson Pass.