2014 Map of Desert

About this map

Gunnison Valley and the towering heights of the Book Cliffs dominate this portion of Emery County, where the high desert meets steep escarpments. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems, including the long paths of Cottonwood Wash and Lost Spring Wash, which carve through the arid terrain. The map captures the transit corridor of Us-191 as it runs north-south, passing the small locality of Desert. In the northeastern corner, the elevation rises sharply toward Middle Mtn and the complex geography of Blue Castle Canyon. This survey illustrates the sparse settlement patterns typical of this region in the early 21st century, where large stretches of land remain undeveloped except for service roads like Buckmaster Rd and various county routes that connect isolated landmarks such as Trail Spring and the southern point at Sphinx.