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1991 Map of Cowboy Pass

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Cowboy Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Confusion Range dominates this portion of western Millard County, providing a detailed look at the arid topography as it was documented in the early 1990s. The landscape is defined by its north-south trending ridges, most notably Plympton Ridge and Little Horseshoe Ridge, which hem in the central passes. At the heart of the sheet, Cowboy Pass serves as a critical navigation point through these uplands, while further south, the prominence of Conger Mountain rises above the surrounding flats.

Survival in this high desert environment is marked by scattered water sources like Indian Trail Well, Skunk Spring, and Willow Spring. These points, along with named drainage features such as Red Gulch and Camp Canyon, highlight the historical importance of water access for travelers and livestock moving through Little Valley. The map also captures the transition from the steep grades of Rattlesnake Summit to the broader expanse of Rattlesnake Bench.