Streams are small and intermittent. Reese River and Duck Creek are some of the major drainages in this Section. Small streams drain the mountain ranges and all areas have internal drainage. Ground water is also scarce. Erosion by wind and water is occurring.
Fires also occur.
Livestock grazing is the primary use, with small areas used as hay fields and pasture land. Some mining has also occurred. Compiled by Intermountain Region. This area occurs within the Colorado Plateau physiographic province. The Tavaputs Plateau Section is located in eastern Utah and western Colorado.