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2014 Map of Short Canyon

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Short Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Castle Valley and the Coal Cliffs dominate this arid landscape in central Utah, where water management is the primary driver of human modification. The map reveals an intricate network of desert hydrology, including numerous small impoundments such as the Rochester Reservoir, Lone Tree Reservoir, and S Ferron Reservoir. These features, along with names like Molen Seep Wash and Bitter Seep, indicate the vital importance of collecting and managing seasonal runoff in this high-desert environment.

Transportation through the area is centered on the Moore Cutoff Rd, which winds across the terrain from Molen Reef toward the eastern benches. Topographic features such as John McDonald Hole and Hiram Corral Spring suggest early ranching and grazing history. The presence of Dog Hollow Reservoir and Sand Bench Reservoir further illustrates the effort to sustain livestock and agriculture in the basins between the dramatic cliff faces.