1969 Map of Flattop Mtn

About this map

The Price River carves a winding path through this corner of Emery County, defining a landscape dominated by the prominent elevation of Flattop Mtn. Photographed in 1968, the terrain is marked by a network of drainage systems including Sulphur Gulch and Humbug Canyon, which feed into the primary river valley. Evidence of seasonal water sources and early land use is found at Dripping Spring and Lucky Flats Spring, while a lone Grave and a Corral near the river signify the sparse human presence in this high-desert environment. Navigation across the high plateaus like Cedar Mountain and Huff Bench relied heavily on a system of unnamed Jeep Trails, which connected remote landmarks such as The Door and the drainage of Never sweat Wash. This survey records a period when resource exploration was active, as indicated by the presence of a Drill Hole in the southeastern portion of the quadrangle.