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1969 Map of Buckhorn Reservoir

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Buckhorn Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The high desert landscape of Emery County, Utah, is defined here by a sophisticated network of water management and stock ponds. Named features like J-J Reservoir and the Buckhorn Reservoir sit amidst a complex terrain of washes and benches. The importance of reliable water sources in this arid region is evidenced by the numerous family-named catchments, including Guymon Pond, Jorgensen Pond, and Cloyds Pond, alongside the specialized Drought Relief Res.

Evidence of early infrastructure and transportation is preserved through the Old Railroad Grade that cuts across Buckhorn Flat. This industrial artifact contrasts with the natural formations of the Black Hills and the striking Little Cedar Mountain. The map also identifies the Buckhorn Well and a Corral, suggesting a history of livestock ranching and resource extraction in a region where topography—ranging from The Wedge to Fuller Bottom—dictated the movement of people and animals.