2023 Map of Flake Mountain East

About this map

Johns Valley forms a broad, high-altitude basin through the center of this Garfield County landscape, defined by the winding course of the East Fork Sevier River. The area is characterized by a network of drainage systems and springs, such as Tom Best Spring and Reynolds Spring Reservoir, which historically supported ranching and localized settlement in this arid upland environment. The most significant historical marker is the Widtsoe Cem in the northeast, a quiet remnant of a farming community that once thrived in the valley before environmental challenges led to its decline. The surrounding terrain within the Dixie National Forest is punctuated by landmarks like Flake Mtn and Flake Swale, while a modern recreational layer is visible through the Great Western Trl and various ATV routes crossing the valley floor.