2023 Map of Horse Flat

About this map

Horse Flat and its surrounding plateau systems define this high-desert region of southern Utah. This landscape is deeply incised by a network of seasonal drainages, most notably Wahweap Creek and Coyote Creek, which have carved intricate canyon systems such as Coyote Canyon and Tommy Canyon. The map reveals a land utilized for its topographic vantage points, including the distinct Jack Riggs Bench and the prominent Coyote Point. Human presence is minimal and defined primarily by transit and name-bound landmarks like Cads Crotch and the winding Cottonwood Canyon Rd. This survey documents the complex drainage patterns and elevation changes across the Right Fork Chynoweth Canyon, providing a clear record of the area's physical geography as it remains today. The naming of smaller features like Tammy Smith Creek reflects the personal history and localized nomenclature often found in such isolated western territories.