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2014 Map of Fruita NW

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Fruita NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Capitol Reef National Park dominates this desert landscape in the Wayne County backcountry, characterized by dramatic monolithic formations and vast arid expanses. The map highlights iconic geological features of the Lower Group, most notably the massive Temple of the Sun and Temple of the Moon. These landmarks sit at the northern reaches of the Water Pocket Fold, a significant monocline that defines the regional geology.

Surface water is sparse, with isolated points like Campers Spring and Rockwater Spring providing critical water sources in an otherwise dry environment. The terrain transitions between the Middle Desert and South Desert, separated by prominent heights such as Jailhouse Rock. Access across The Hartnet plateau is provided by unpaved routes including Cathedral Rd and Hartnet Valley Rd, which follow natural drainage patterns like Hartnet Draw and Dry Wash.