2014 Map of Poison Spring Bench

About this map

Poison Spring Bench dominates this high-altitude landscape along the border of Carbon and Emery counties. The settlement of Hiawatha is situated in the northwestern corner, serving as a focal point for the region's historical industrial activity. This survey captures the complex drainage systems and arid plateaus of eastern Utah, where deep incisions like Wildcat Draw and Jackass Wash carve through the terrain. The presence of Millerton Reservoir and several vital water sources, including Clawson Spring and Goat Ranch Spring, indicates the essential infrastructure required for survival and industry in this environment. Named landforms such as The Knoll, Trimble Flat, and Oil Well Bench suggest a history of prospecting and ranching that defined the local economy during the early 21st century.