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2023 Map of Elmo

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Elmo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Elmo anchors this high-desert landscape near the Carbon and Emery County border, where an intricate network of irrigation systems supports local agricultural life. Significant water infrastructure, including the North Branch Cleveland Canal, the Elmo Branch Cleveland Canal, and the Carbon Canal, demonstrates the critical role of water management in this arid region. The town itself is centered around the Elmo Cem and is reached via arterial routes like Cleveland Road and East Main Street.

The surrounding terrain is defined by dramatic erosional features such as Mathis Wash, Marsing Wash, and Wildcat Draw. High ground is marked by landmarks like Twin Peaks and the expansive Poison Spring Bench. To the southeast, the Desert Lake and its associated Desert Lake Cutoff offer a contrast to the dry uplands of Twin Peaks Flat, illustrating the varied topography of this eastern Utah corridor.