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2014 Map of Ireland Mesa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Muddy Cr carves a winding path through this portion of the San Rafael Swell, defining the intricate canyon system of central Utah. The landscape is marked by dramatic geological formations, from the sharp bend of Prickly Pear Bend to the isolated prominence of Ireland Mesa. These features suggest a terrain where water, though scarce, has been the primary architect of the land, visible in the numerous dry washes like Poncho Wash and Willow Springs Wash that feed into the main creek bed.

Evidence of historical land use and travel is found in the naming of remote landmarks such as The Merry-Go-Round and The Hondu. While most of the area consists of high desert and deep canyons, the presence of Slaughter Slopes Reservoir and Pitchforth Spring indicates critical water points for ranching or travel in an otherwise arid environment. Large stretches like Mussentuchit Flat and Slaughter Slopes provide a sense of the scale and character of this high-elevation plateau.