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2017 Map of Salvation Creek

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Salvation Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Capitol Reef National Park occupies the southwestern corner of this quadrangle, where the arid landscape transitions into the Middle Desert. The topography is defined by significant elevation changes, ranging from the low-lying Mussentuchit Flat in the north to the prominent summit of Factory Butte in the south. This area of Emery County is characterized by a complex drainage system including Salvation Cr, Temple Wash, and Carlyle Wash, which have carved out the distinct geological formations shown here.

Evidence of human activity and naming conventions is sparse but significant, with Oil Well Bench hinting at the region's industrial interests. The map details the remote transition from the Little Black Mountains toward the Moroni Slopes, intersected only by a few rural routes like Co RD 920. This survey provides a precise look at the landforms as they were managed and named in the early 21st century, illustrating the intersection of federal protected lands and the open range.