2019 Map of Roc Creek

About this map

Manti-La Sal National Forest encompasses much of this 2019 survey, characterized by the dramatic geological formations of the Colorado-Utah border region. The landscape is defined by massive structural features like Sinbad Ridge and Sewemup Mesa, which separate the expansive Sinbad Valley from the Paradox Valley to the south. Waterways including the Dolores River and Roc Creek have carved deep incisions through the terrain, most notably at Red Canyon and Sunrise Canyon. The map reveals a network of primitive access routes, such as Q13 Rd and T6 Rd, tracing the high ground of Carpenter Ridge and the broad expanses of Carpenter Flats. This region’s layout demonstrates the characteristic salt tectonics of the area, where collapsed anticlines have created isolated, sunken valleys surrounded by high sandstone walls.