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2010 Map of Dry Lakes Peak

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Dry Lakes Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Dry Lakes Peak stands as the central topographic focal point in this high-elevation corner of Garfield County, where the landscape is defined by a complex drainage system of washes and creeks. The hydrology of the area is shaped by the descent of Cottonwood Creek and Birch Creek through specialized terrain features such as The Narrows and the Dry Lakes Area. These watercourses carve through prominent plateaus and rises, including Table Mountain and the Blue Valley Benches, revealing a remote environment used for seasonal transit and livestock, as suggested by names like Rock Corral and Cottonwood Pass.

Transitioning from the deep basin of Jet Basin to the elevated expanse of Horseshoe Ridge, the map identifies distinct geological formations such as Bacon Slide and Dugout Bench. These labels suggest a history of localized naming by early surveyors and ranching families. The presence of Deer Heaven and Little Meadow highlights the rare pockets of grazing land or water found within this arid, high-country drainage network.