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1969 Map of Cow Flats

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Cow Flats
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Cleveland Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry and its associated Visitor Center anchor the central portion of this 1969 Emery County study. The landscape is defined by the high, plateau-like expanse of Cedar Mountain to the south and the shifting drainages of Cottonwood Wash and Seep Wash to the north. A primitive network of Jeep Trails provides the primary access through this arid terrain, connecting isolated water sources vital to local ranching and exploration.

Water management is prominent throughout the quadrangle, evidenced by catchments like Cow Flat Reservoir, Dugway Reservoir, and Pilling Pond. Several family-named or locality-specific springs, such as Staker Spring, Wimmer Spring, and Ware Spring, dot the base of the cliffs and canyons. Notable landmarks like The Nipple and the expansive Cow Flats and Lucky Flats offer specific geographic orientation within this remote part of Utah.