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2023 Map of Buckhorn Reservoir

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Buckhorn Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Bull Hollow Wash and Buckhorn Wash converge in this arid landscape of Emery County, defining a complex system of drainage and erosion across the high desert. The terrain is characterized by dramatic escarpments and plateau edges, most notably The Red Ledges and the southern formation known as The Wedge. These geologic features separate broad, flat expanses like Buckhorn Flat and Hadden Flat from deeply cut draws such as Fuller Bottom Draw.

Water management is central to the land's utility, evidenced by a network of scattered catchments including Jim Wilson Reservoir, Drought Relief Reservoir, and family-named landmarks like Guymon Pond and Lynns Pond. The historical Green River Cutoff Rd traverses the central portion of the map, tracing a legacy of transportation through the Favorite Hills and across the Sand Bench. This survey provides an essential look at the modern state of these remote water resources and traditional grazing territories.