2017 Map of Read

About this map

The Beaver River winds through this arid expanse of the eastern Escalante Desert along the border of Millard and Beaver Counties. This 2017 survey shows a landscape largely defined by its drainage patterns and vast grazing lands, centered on the low-lying Beaver Bottoms. The sparse human footprint is marked by the settlements of Read and Murdock, which sit along the western edge of the quadrangle. The map captures the specialized hydrology of the region, including ephemeral features such as Negro Mag Wash and Cove Cr. The rigid grid of the Public Land Survey System, represented by sections in t25s r10w and t26s r10w, underscores the systematic division of this high-desert environment for ranching and resource management.