2020 Map of Drowned Hole Draw

About this map

The San Rafael River cuts through the northern reaches of this Emery County landscape, where the dramatic Black Box canyon formation dominates the northeastern corner. This modern survey illustrates a rugged arid geography defined by expansive flats and elevated benches, many bearing the names of early travelers or local fauna. Water management is a central theme in this environment, evidenced by the Black Dragon Reservoir and Sinkhole Reservoir, which capture runoff in an area otherwise drained by intermittent systems like Black Dragon Wash and Drowned Hole Draw. Interstate 70 serves as the primary modern artery, crossing the southern half of the map near Jerrys Flat and Sagebrush Bench. Local history and geology converge at locations like The Sinkhole and Cliff Dweller Flat, reflecting both the natural erosive forces and the human memory attached to this part of the San Rafael Swell.