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2014 Map of Moonwater Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Moonwater Point stands as a prominent landmark along the jagged border of Uintah and Grand Counties, overlooking a complex system of high-desert drainages and plateaus. This remote landscape is defined by its deep incisions, including Moonwater Canyon and Chandler Canyon, which carry seasonal runoff through the arid terrain. The map reveals the critical importance of water in this environment, marking several vital points of interest for local history and survival, such as Anna Laura Spring, Slough Spring, and the curiously named Marys Water.

Evidence of human land use is primarily reflected in features like Chandler Pasture, suggesting a history of livestock grazing across the mesas. The drainage network is intricately mapped, showing the paths of Bluebell Creek and Joe Hutch Creek as they wind through the sandstone formations. This survey provides a precise view of the topography before significant modern development, documenting the primitive roads and natural landmarks of the Book Cliffs region.