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2010 Map of The Blocks

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of The Blocks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Blocks area in Emery County features a labyrinth of drainage washes and distinctive desert landforms shaped by geological forces. This 2010 survey documents the complex erosional patterns of the San Rafael Swell, where naming conventions often reflect the imaginative interpretations of early cattlemen and travelers. Named landmarks like Joe and His Dog, Devils Monument, and The Twin Priests serve as critical navigational markers in a landscape otherwise defined by the winding paths of Cane Wash and the North Fork Coal Wash.

Water management in this arid environment is highlighted by the Reid Neilson Reservoir, situated near Locomotive Point at the southern edge of the quadrangle. The map details the convergence of various draws, such as Bullock Draw and Reid Neilson Draw, which feed into the larger wash systems. High points and passes like the Golden Gate and Head Of Sinbad provide context for the historical movement through this isolated section of the Utah desert.