2011 Map of Donkey Flat

About this map

Red Fleet Reservoir dominates the central landscape of this Uintah County quadrangle, where the waters of Big Brush Creek are impounded within a complex system of high-desert canyons. The area is characterized by dramatic topographic relief, featuring deeply carved drainages such as Cottonwood Canyon, Hole in the Wall Canyon, and the sheer walls of Big Brush Gorge. To the west, industrial activity is marked by the Stauffer Chemical Tailings Pond North, highlighting the intersection of resource management and recreation in this part of Utah. Recreation is anchored by Red Fleet State Park and the Red Fleet Campground, while the names Donkey Flat and Little Donkey Flat suggest the region's ranching or pack-animal heritage. The map also traces the winding path of Diamond Mountain Rd as it skirts the Buckskin Hills.