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2020 Map of Spring Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The San Rafael River meanders across this corner of Emery County, marking a vital water source in an otherwise arid expanse. This landscape transition is defined by the proximity of the San Rafael Valley to the north and the sprawling San Rafael Desert to the southwest. The terrain is deeply incised by drainage systems such as Cottonwood Wash and Dugout Wash, which feed into the river's basin.

Evidence of ranching and land use appears in the network of unpaved corridors, notably Gillis Ranch Rd and Dugout Creek Rd. These routes provide access to remote landmarks like Red Reef and the namesake Spring Canyon in the southeast. This survey captures the geomorphology of the region, from the seasonal flow of Dugout Cr to the permanent water at Cottonwood Wash Spr, reflecting the isolation and environmental character of this part of Utah.