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2023 Map of Horse Valley

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Horse Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The San Rafael Swell dominates this portion of Emery County, Utah, where deep drainage systems and high plateaus create a distinct erosional landscape. The map shows the transition from the broad elevations of McKay Flat and E McKay Flat into the deeply incised corridors of the San Rafael Reef. This modern survey details the hydrological network defining the region, including the winding paths of Little Wild Horse Canyon, Chute Canyon, and Bell Canyon.

Surface travel is concentrated along historical corridors like Temple Mt Rd and Co RD 1012, which provide access across the high desert terrain. The area's naming conventions, from Horse Valley to Little Ocean Draw, reflect a long history of ranching and exploration in these remote uplands. The intricate contour data provides a precise look at the landforms of Bruff Valley as they descend toward the reef's edge.