2014 Map of Horse Flat

About this map

Horse Flat and its surrounding high desert landscape dominate this Kane County survey, where complex drainage networks have carved deep into the plateau. The map is defined by the striking geology of The Cockscomb, a prominent ridge that runs parallel to Cottonwood Canyon Rd. Water dictates the topography here, from the northern Rush Beds to the meandering courses of Wahweap Cr and Coyote Cr. Named landmarks like Jack Riggs Bench and Tommy Canyon provide reference points in a region primarily used for grazing and resource management. The intricate contouring reveals the erosive power at work in Right Fork Chynoweth Canyon and Long Flat Canyon, illustrating the transition from flat mesa tops to steep-walled drainages that characterize this part of southern Utah.