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2017 Map of Horse Valley

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Horse Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The San Rafael Swell defines this arid landscape in Emery County, where a complex network of erosional features like Little Wild Horse Canyon and Chute Canyon carve through the geological formations. This 2017 survey shows the intricate topography of the high desert, highlighting notable basins such as Horse Valley and Bruff Valley.

Modern access and historical transit routes intersect here, from the remote Behind the Reef Road in the south to the historic path from Moab to Boulder Town in the northeast. The map documents significant drainage and grazing areas like Taylor Flat and McKay Flat, along with the narrow, winding corridors of Bell Canyon and Cistern Canyon. These features illustrate the deep-cut drainage patterns typical of the region's sedimentary layers.