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2017 Map of Cow Flats

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Cow Flats
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Desert Lake Cem sits in the northwest corner of this Emery County landscape, a stark reminder of the early pioneers who attempted to settle this arid region. The terrain is defined by a series of expansive plateaus and washes, including Cow Flats, Lemon Flats, and the prominently named The Nipple. These flatlands are dissected by intricate drainage systems such as Desert Seep Wash and Lucky Flats Wash, which reveal the hydrological challenges of the high desert.

Water management is evident through scattered infrastructure like Dugway Reservoir and Cow Flat Reservoir, alongside natural sources such as Wimmer Spring and Dripping Spring. The southern portion of the map transitions into higher elevations at Cedar Mtn and Huff Bench. Local transportation is represented by rugged corridors like Dinosaur Quarry Rd and Church Flat Rd, reflecting the area's history of ranching and paleontological interest.