The San Rafael Desert dominates this arid landscape in Emery County, where water is the primary architect of the terrain. Natural features like Crows Nest Spring and Cottonwood Spring are vital points of interest in this environment, often serving as the only consistent water sources for miles. The drainage patterns are clearly defined by Iron Wash and Cottonwood Wash, which carve through the landscape alongside the notable depression of Ernie Canyon. This 2020 topographic survey illustrates the stark geomorphology of the region, providing a modern record of its persistent natural boundaries and remote character.
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1885 · San Rafael
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Tidwell 2 SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Tidwell 3 NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Temple Mtn
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · Stinking Spring Creek 1 SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Stinking Spring Creek 4 NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Stinking Spring Creek 4 SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Tidwell 2 SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1954 · Tidwell Bottoms
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1954 · The Wickiup
USGS Topo · 1:62,500