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2020 Map of Dry Mesa

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Dry Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Dry Mesa dominates this Emery County landscape, where the high desert terrain is carved by an intricate network of drainage systems. The presence of Saleratus Reservoir and Smith Pond highlights the vital importance of water management in this arid environment, providing localized catchment points amidst the surrounding plateaus. The map traces the historical path of the Green River Cutoff Rd, a route that connects this high ground to the broader regional travel network.

Water distribution is further defined by the branching arms of Summerville Wash, including its Left Fork and Middle Fork. Further south, the terrain descends toward Big Hole Wash and the distinctively named area of Horse Heaven. For researchers, the map provides a clear view of how topography and resource access shaped the utility of this land, from the elevated vantage of Summerville Point to the sheltered lowlands of Lost Spring Wash.