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2023 Map of Fruita NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Capitol Reef National Park dominates this desert landscape in Wayne County, Utah, showcasing the remarkable geologic formations of the Water Pocket Fold. The map highlights the striking monolithic features of the Middle Desert, including the iconic Temple of the Sun and Temple of the Moon, which rise abruptly from the basin floor. To the south, Jailhouse Rock stands as a prominent landmark along the Jailhouse Rock / Temple Rock Trl.

This modern survey details a complex network of seasonal drainages, such as Hartnet Draw and Middle Desert Wash, which have carved the surrounding terrain. Isolated water sources like Campers Spring and Rockwater Spring provide critical points of reference in an otherwise arid environment. The map provides a precise look at the transition from the high ridges down to the floor of the South Desert, illustrating the erosional forces that have shaped Glass Mountain.