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2017 Map of Sid And Charley

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Sid and Charley, a pair of distinctive sandstone monoliths, stand as the namesake of this 2017 survey in Emery County. The landscape is defined by deep incisions through the high plateau, notably the winding path of Eagle Canyon and the expansive The Red Ledges to the northwest. These geologic formations dictate the limited travel through the region, with Co Rd 803 and trails like Lower Eagle Sw providing the primary access through the drainage networks.

Water sources are scarce but critical in this arid environment, evidenced by the presence of Cottonwood Spring and the converging tributaries of Coal Wash, including its North Fork and South Fork. To the southeast, the terrain rises toward Secret Mesa, a high point overlooking Wood Hollow. The map reveals the intricate topographic detail of the San Rafael Swell's rugged heart, where ancient watercourses like North Salt Wash have carved through colorful geological layers.