2014 Map of Notom

About this map

Notom sits at the edge of the desert landscape in this detailed topographic study of the central Utah borderlands between Wayne and Garfield counties. The settlement is defined by its proximity to the Capitol Reef National Park boundary, where the geological uplift of the Water Pocket Fold creates a dramatic western backdrop. The eastern half of the area is dominated by high plateaus including Thompson Mesa and Wildcat Mesa, separated by a network of drainage systems like Sandy Cr and Burro Wash. The mapping of local infrastructure such as Old Notom Rd and the Pleasant Creek Diversion Rd reveals how water management and transit routes were etched into the terrain. Distinctive landmarks like Bloody Hands Gap and Blue Notch highlight the unique nomenclature of this high-desert environment during the early 21st century.