2015 Map of Haystack Flats

About this map

Haystack Flats characterizes this high-desert landscape in Sweetwater County, where a network of ephemeral watercourses and springs defines the movement of water through the terrain. The presence of Wild Rose Spring and its associated Wild Rose Draw indicates the importance of reliable water sources in this arid environment. Significant topographic landmarks like Man and Boy Buttes and the dramatic ridgelines of The Haystacks serve as dominant navigational anchors. The map reflects a modern management era with specific transportation routes such as Eureka Headquarters Rd and several Bureau of Land Management roads like BLM-4411 traversing the flats. Along the southern reaches, the natural curve of Horseshoe Bend and the drainage of East Haystack Wash further illustrate the complex hydrography of the region's draws and washes.