2023 Map of Horse Bench East

About this map

The confluence of high-desert canyons and vital water sources defines this 2023 survey of the Utah borderlands between Grand Co and Emery Co. The Green River carves a winding path through the northeastern corner of the map, while the San Rafael River traverses the southern reaches through the San Rafael Valley. The landscape is dominated by the prominent Horse Bench landform, a topographic high point that overlooks a network of seasonal drainages including Dry Lake Wash and several segments of Salt Wash. Cattle ranching and remote access are evidenced by the inclusion of Irvin Ranch Rd and Chaffin Ranch Rd, connecting isolated landmarks like the Horse Bench Reservoir and the Horse Bench Res E Spr. This map provides a contemporary record of a sparse, high-elevation terrain where desert hydrology remains the primary factor for navigation and land use.