2014 Map of Salvation Creek

About this map

Last Chance Gas Field and the elevated terrain of Oil Well Bench define the industrial and topographic character of this Emery County landscape. The drainage network is dominated by substantial washes, including Temple Wash, Carlyle Wash, and the namesake Salvation Cr, which cut through the arid terrain. The southwestern corner of the map captures the boundary of Capitol Reef National Park as it meets the Middle Desert. Distinctive landmarks such as the prominent Factory Butte, the high Cedar Mtn, and the Little Black Mountains provide significant vertical relief against the expansive Mussentuchit Flat. This survey illustrates the intersection of public lands, resource extraction, and the stark geography of the San Rafael Swell region.