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1983 Map of Ireland Mesa

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Ireland Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Ireland Mesa and the complex drainage of Muddy Creek dominate this landscape in Emery County during the early 1980s. The terrain is defined by dramatic erosion, where prominent landforms like The Dike, Wedge, and Lone Tree stand out against the deep incisions of Dizzy Canyon and Hebe Canyon. This area is characterized by its geological formations, most notably the natural landmark of The Hondu (Natural Arch) and the curiosities of Prickly Pear Bend and The Merry-Go-Round.

Evidence of human activity is sparse but specific, with a lone Mine located near the eastern edge and the Slaughter Slopes Reservoir providing a necessary water source on the Slaughter Slopes. A network of Jeep Trails provides access across Mussentuchit Flat and through the lower basins like Johns Hole, illustrating how this remote territory was navigated for resource extraction and land management at the time.