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2014 Map of Allens Ranch

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Allens Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Allens Ranch serves as a primary reference point in this high-desert landscape of Utah County, positioned where the valley floor begins to rise into complex mountain passes. The terrain is defined by a series of named gaps and elevations that historically dictated travel through the region, including Chimney Rock Pass and Rattlesnake Pass. These natural corridors provided essential passage between the broader Cedar Valley and the rugged canyons to the west.

To the south, the topography deepens into several prominent drainages, most notably Tintic Davis Canyon, Pinyon Canyon, and Chiulos Canyon. These canyons, alongside Holdaway Canyon, reflect the drainage patterns of the East Tintic Mountains. Roads such as Homansville Pass Rd and Allens Ranch Rd trace the path of least resistance through these landforms, following the same routes used by early settlers and ranchers to navigate this arid interior.