2014 Map of White House

About this map

White House and the surrounding high desert of Grand County are defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and dry washes that slice through the Mancos Desert Central. This 2014 survey captures a landscape where modern transportation corridors parallel historic routes, most notably the Old Cisco Hwy which traverses the center of the quadrangle. The terrain rises to landmarks like Windy Mesa and levels out across the broad Elba Flat, while the underlying geology is marked by the erosive paths of Saleratus Wash, Monument Wash, and Dugout Wash. These watercourses, including the curiously named Yellow Cat and San Arroyo, illustrate the hydraulic patterns of this arid region, providing a detailed record for those studying the physical geography and road evolution of eastern Utah.