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2020 Map of Solomons Temple

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Solomons Temple
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Capitol Reef National Park occupies the southern reaches of this landscape, where the high desert terrain meets complex geological formations. The eponymous Solomons Temple stands as a prominent landmark amidst the drainage systems of Temple Wash and Solomon Cr. This 2020 survey illustrates a region defined by its arid hydrology and remote access, with reliable water sources like Jeffery Reservoir, Birch Spring, and Rock Springs serving as critical points in an otherwise dry environment.

A network of specialized roads, including Cathedral Road and Gypsum Sinkhole Road, provides passage through the Rock Springs Bench and into the Middle Desert. The convergence of Sevier, Emery, and Wayne counties within this quadrangle highlights its position at a jurisdictional crossroads. The map documents the persistent land use patterns of the Utah desert, where named features like the Last Chance Desert underscore the historical challenges of navigating and settling this portion of the Colorado Plateau.