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1954 Map of Stinking Spring Creek 2 NE

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Stinking Spring Creek 2 NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The San Rafael Swell dominates this mid-century topographic study, revealing a complex network of eroded drainage systems and distinctive geological formations in Emery County. Named landmarks like Joe and His Dog and Devils Monument rise from the high plateaus, while the expansive Cactus Flat and Saddle Flats provide rare level ground amidst the broken terrain.

Tracing the ancient watercourses of Coal Wash and its various forks, the map highlights the intersection of natural erosion and human paths, including Sinbad Draw. Local history is captured in family-named locations such as Reid and Neilson near the southern edge of the sheet. At this scale, the intricate contour lines clearly define the steep escarpments and the isolated tower of Chimney Rock, documenting a landscape largely defined by its prehistoric geology and seasonal washes like Mesquite Wash and McCarty Canyon.