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2023 Map of Sid And Charley

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Sid And Charley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Sid and Charley, a distinctive pair of rock formations, anchors this topographical survey of the high desert terrain in Emery County. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage systems and abrupt elevation changes, with Eagle Canyon cutting deeply through the central portion of the quadrangle. To the north, the sharp relief of The Red Ledges provides a stark contrast to the surrounding canyon floors, while the southern reaches are dominated by the broad expanse of Secret Mesa.

The area is primarily traversed by Co RD 803, which follows the natural contours of the land through this arid environment. Significant water-carved features include the winding Coal Wash and its tributaries, North Fork Coal Wash and South Fork Coal Wash, which drain the eastern slopes. Small, isolated reliable water sources such as Cottonwood Spring reflect the localized hydrology that historically supported seasonal travel and cattle ranching across these draws like Red Hole Draw and Wood Hollow.