2011 Map of Bottleneck Peak

About this map

The San Rafael River carves a deep path through this section of Emery County, defining a landscape of high mesas and narrow canyons. Dramatic vertical relief is centered on Bottleneck Peak, which rises above the valley floor alongside other prominent formations like Assembly Hall Peak and Window Blind Peak. This 2011 survey illustrates the remote network of primitive roads, such as Buckhorn Draw Rd and San Rafael River Rd, that provide access to the river corridor. To the northwest, The Wedge and Little Grand Canyon mark the beginning of a massive geological depression, while the San Rafael Bridge Campground serves as a lone point of human infrastructure at the river crossing. The mapping of Good Water Canyon and Cane Wash highlights the intricate drainage patterns that characterize this desert terrain, where features like Calf Mesa and Limestone Bench create distinct horizontal tiers across the horizon.