2023 Map of Dry Lakes Peak

About this map

The Henry Mountains dominate this high-elevation landscape along the border of Wayne and Garfield Counties. This 2023 survey reveals a complex terrain of dramatic verticality, where the massive Table Mtn and the namesake Dry Lakes Peak rise above surrounding basins and washes. Navigability in this high country is limited to a few specific corridors like Jackson Pond Rd and Lost Spring Rd, which skirt the steep ridges and benches. The map captures a topography defined by erosion and exposure, with features like Bacon Slide and Jet Basin indicating the geological forces at work. Life in this arid environment clusters around scarce water sources such as Birch Spring, Willow Spring, and the high mountain meadows at Deer Heaven, reflecting the historic reliance on seasonal water for livestock and travel in the Utah backcountry.