2011 Map of Cave Flat

About this map

Muley Creek winds through the high desert of Garfield County, marking a landscape defined by significant elevation changes and seasonal drainage patterns. This 2011 survey documents the remote topography of south-central Utah, centering on the plateau of Cave Flat and the prominent rising landform of Swap Mesa. The geography here is dominated by desert erosion, evidenced by the deep incision of Pipe Spring Canyon and the eastern flow of Bullfrog Creek. While the area lacks permanent settlements, the map provides a precise record of the complex terrain and primitive road networks utilized by ranchers and backcountry explorers in the early 21st century.