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2023 Map of Spring Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The San Rafael River meanders through the northern reaches of this Emery County landscape, carving a path toward the San Rafael Valley. This area is defined by its drainage systems and expansive desert terrain, where the San Rafael Desert meets significant topographic features like the Red Reef and the namesake Spring Canyon. The network of seasonal watercourses, including Dugout Wash and Cottonwood Wash, illustrates the erosional forces that have shaped the high desert floor.

Transportation through this arid region is marked by a series of graded routes such as Co Rd 1049 and Dugout Creek Rd. These roads provide access to specific landmarks like the Cottonwood Wash Spr, hinting at the sparse but vital water sources that have historically supported ranching and movement through the valley. The presence of Gillis Ranch Rd further suggests the legacy of land use in this part of Utah.