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1996 Map of Rill Creek

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Rill Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

The dramatic transition between high desert plateaus and deeply carved canyons is captured on this 1996 provisional survey of eastern Utah. The landscape is defined by massive formations such as Porcupine Rim and Wilson Mesa, which tower over the surrounding drainage systems of Mill Creek and its many forks. In the lower elevations, Spanish Valley shows the beginnings of community development, including a Golf Course, a local Cem, and a Rodeo Ground.

A network of 4WD trails spider-webs across the terrain, providing access to landmarks like Coffee Pot Rock and the steep descents into Drinks Canyon and Bill Negro Canyon. The map records the intersection of the Grand Co and San Juan Co border, illustrating how the natural topography of Castle Valley and South Mesa dictated early transportation routes and the placement of utility infrastructure like the Trans Line.