The San Rafael Desert dominates this arid landscape in Emery County, Utah, where water sources dictate the movement of travelers and livestock. The topographic detail highlights the geological transition between the high ground of Jacks Knob and the dramatic escarpment of Sweetwater Reef. A network of remote desert roads and trails connects vital water points such as Lower Dugout Spring, Upper Dugout Spring, and Twin Springs, illustrating the logistical challenges of this high-desert environment. Further north, the landscape is carved by Dugout Wash and Moonshine Wash, while named features like Red Reef and Middle Canyon provide landmarks in a territory defined by its complex drainage patterns and relief.
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1885 · San Rafael
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Tidwell 3 NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · The Spur
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1956 · Salina
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Salina
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Salina
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Robbers Roost Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1963 · Bowknot Bend
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1963 · The Flat Tops
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1980 · Hanksville
USGS Topo · 1:100,000