2020 Map of Preacher Canyon

About this map

Rock Spring Mesa and Cherry Mesa dominate the high-elevation landscape of this 2020 Grand County survey. The terrain is defined by a series of deep drainage systems, including Preacher Canyon and Sulphur Canyon, which reveal the erosive patterns of the Book Cliffs region. Movement through this high desert plateau is restricted to established ridgeline tracks such as Moon Ridge Rd and Book Cliff Ridge Rd. Important water sources and landmarks for navigation are indicated by labels like Rock Spring and the distinctive Jumping Off Point. The map provides a detailed record of the local geography as it stood in the early 21st century, showing the relationship between the elevated Westwater Point and the complex network of hollows and canyons like Well Hollow and Maverick Canyon that drain toward the south and east.