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2023 Map of Chimney Rock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Chimney Rock rises as a central landmark in this high-desert portion of the San Rafael Swell, overlooking a landscape defined by dramatic plateaus and drainage systems. The terrain transitions from the elevated Cedar Mtn and Huff Bench in the north to the broad expanse of Big Flat in the south. This area is characterized by its vital water sources, with several isolated springs such as Wiregrass Spring, Birch Spring, and Gooseberry Spring supporting the local ecosystem.

Transportation through this high country follows natural corridors like Gooseberry Hollow and the Summerville Wash. Named features like Horse Heaven and Cow Canyon suggest a history of seasonal grazing and livestock movement across these mesas. Topographical highlights include Long Point Ridge and the Point of Cedar Mountain, which offer a clear view of the complex erosion patterns and desert flats that define this remote section of Emery County.