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2014 Map of Mounds

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Grassy Trail Creek winds through this arid landscape at the boundary of Carbon and Emery Counties, defining a region marked by vital water management and energy extraction. The settlement of Mounds and the nearby Verde serve as focal points in a territory where industrial infrastructure, such as the Grassy Trail Oil and Gas Field, exists alongside significant water features like Mounds Reservoir and Spider Reservoir.

The rugged geography is anchored by distinctive landmarks including Mounds Reef and Balanced Rock, while lower-lying areas like Church Flats and Cottonwood Wash provide contrast to the surrounding terrain. Transportation routes like Us-191 and the Price River Rd connect these remote points, following the path of the Price River as it cuts through the desert floor. This map documents a functional landscape where early 21st-century resource management and rural settlements converge.