2011 Map of Twin Rocks

About this map

Canyonlands National Park land and high desert formations define this corner of Wayne County, where the erosion of the Colorado Plateau has created a series of distinctive geological landmarks. Natural drainages like Sulphur Creek and the Fremont River carve through the landscape, while ancient uplifts result in features like Meeks Mesa and Cooks Mesa. The transport corridor follows the terrain past named formations including Twin Rocks, Chimney Rock, and the distinctive spire of The Motorman. Local history is embedded in the naming of cattle grazing grounds and lookout points such as Beas Lewis Flats, Whiskey Flat, and the Goosenecks Overlook. The presence of Mummy Cliff and The Castle suggests how early travelers and surveyors interpreted the shapes of the sandstone walls and canyons that dominate the region's geography.