2011 Map of Preacher Canyon

About this map

Diamond Ridge Gas Field represents the industrial footprint in this high-desert landscape of Grand County, Utah, where energy extraction meets a complex network of drainages. The topography is defined by prominent mesas and steep-walled canyons, including Rock Springs Mesa and Cherry Mesa to the north, which give way to the eponymous Preacher Canyon and the winding Hay Canyon. These deep incisions in the earth dictate the path of sparse infrastructure, such as the Book Cliff Ridge Rd and Moon Ridge Rd, which trace the higher elevations to navigate the broken terrain. Vital water sources like Rock Spring and Red Spring are recorded along these drainages, serving as critical landmarks in an otherwise arid environment. The map details the headwaters of significant washes, most notably Westwater Creek and Sulphur Creek, illustrating the natural drainage patterns that flow toward the broader canyon systems of the region.