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2020 Map of Chimney Rock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Chimney Rock stands as a prominent landmark within this Emery County landscape, surrounded by high plateaus and complex drainage systems. The terrain is defined by elevated landforms like Huff-Bench and the Cedar Mountains, which drop off into Gooseberry Hollow and the Summit Area. These features suggest a high-desert environment where water is a vital but scarce resource, marked by scattered points such as Wiregrass Spring, Birch Spring, and Hull Spring.

Evidence of human movement through this territory is found in isolated desert roads like Co Rd 401 and Box Flat Rd, which navigate the winding paths of Joe Hole Wash and Summerville Wash. Toward the southern edge, the map identifies evocative locations like Horse Heaven and Big Flat, illustrating how the early naming of the land reflected its utility for livestock and the distinct character of its geological formations.