2023 Map of Dry Mesa

About this map

Dry Mesa dominates the landscape of this Emery County region, characterized by its complex network of seasonal drainages and high desert plateaus. The land is carved by the Summerville Wash system, including its Left Fork and Middle Fork, which delineate the local topography. Human infrastructure is focused on water management and transit, with Saleratus Reservoir and the smaller Smith Pond providing essential collection points for the scarce precipitation in an arid environment. A single primary road, Co RD 401, traverses the western portion of the map, providing the main artery through the area. From the northern prominence at Summerville Point to the southern reach of Horse Heaven, the map documents a terrain defined by erosional features like Big Hole Wash and Lost Spring Wash, reflecting the geological character of the San Rafael Swell area.