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1987 Map of Skyline Rim

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Skyline Rim
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Skyline Rim dominates this 1980s landscape at the boundary of Emery and Wayne Counties, carving a sharp topographic line between the elevated Big Wild Horse Mesa and the expansive Factory Bench below. This provisional survey captures a high-desert environment defined by complex drainage systems and isolated water sources, such as White Rock Reservoir and the winding course of Wild Horse Creek.

Resource extraction and the challenges of the arid terrain are evident through the presence of a Mine near Coal Wash and the distinct geological formations of the Lower Blue Hills. The map provides a detailed view of the region's landforms, from the North Pinto Hills to the seasonal courses of Tank Wash, reflecting the intersection of natural barriers and early industrial interest in the canyonlands.