2023 Map of The Notch

About this map

Hanksville serves as a vital focal point where the Fremont River meets Muddy Creek to form the Dirty Devil River. This 2023 survey illustrates the intersection of water and desert life, showing the settlement's infrastructure reaching into the San Rafael Desert. The landscape is defined by dramatic elevation changes, from the heights of Big Wild Horse Mesa and the North Pinto Hills to the drainage of Red Canyon. Local transportation and land use are clearly delineated through named corridors like Doll House Ranch Rd and Hanksville Cemetery Rd, which lead to essential community sites including the Hanksville Cem and the Hanksville Airport. These features highlight the persistence of this outpost within a complex network of washes and draws, including the lengthy Blackburn Draw and the more secluded Little Meadow along the riverbanks.