2020 Map of Emery East

About this map

The settlement of Emery sits at the edge of a high desert landscape where the Rochester Canal and Emery Canal provide the essential irrigation infrastructure for the local agricultural economy. This 2020 survey documents the intersection of human habitation and the stark geological features of the San Rafael Swell region. To the north and west, the terrain rises into the Manti-La Sal National Forest, while the southern reaches are defined by the dramatic escarpments of the Coal Cliffs and Molen Reef. The map reveals a community deeply rooted in its geography, with local history preserved at the Old Emery Cem and Ridge Cem. Along the banks of Muddy Cr, the rural character of Moore is visible, connected by a network of ranch roads that navigate the complex drainage systems of Bitter Seep Wash and Molen Seep Wash.