2023 Map of Big Horseshoe

About this map

The Confusion Range dominates this landscape in western Utah, revealing a complex network of ridges and basins in Millard County. The map details the dramatic topography of the Plympton Ridge and Chevron Ridge, which frame the prominent geographic features of Big Horseshoe and Little Horseshoe. This area, managed largely by the BLM, is characterized by its high-desert isolation and significant elevation changes, particularly around Indian Pass. To the north, the Disappointment Hills provide a rugged backdrop to the basin floor, where the Confusion Hills Reservoir serves as one of the few named water sources in this arid environment. The map captures the surveyed townships of t15.5s r17w and t15.5s r16w, highlighting the sparse infrastructure and the reliance on natural landforms for navigation in this section of the Great Basin.