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2020 Map of Buckhorn Reservoir

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Buckhorn Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Buckhorn Reservoir and the surrounding high desert plateau of Emery County are defined by a complex network of intermittent water sources and dramatic geologic formations. This landscape is characterized by its numerous small catchments and ponds, including Jim Wilson Reservoir, Guymon Pond, and the curiously named Drought Relief Reservoir, reflecting the critical importance of water management in this arid environment. The terrain rises and falls through significant landmarks such as The Red Ledges and The Wedge, which mark the sharp topographical transitions of the region.

Transportation throughout the area relies on historic routes like the Green River Cutoff Rd, which intersects the landscape near White Rocks and Buckhorn Flat. Local history and genealogy interest is found in the family-named features like Lynns Pond, Jorgensen Pond, and Cloyds Pond, which suggest early ranching and land use patterns. From the heights of Cedar Mtn to the depths of Fuller Bottom Draw, the map traces the essential relationship between the sparse vegetation, seasonal washes like Bull Hollow Wash, and the rugged geology of the Chalk Hills.