2017 Map of Keg Knoll

About this map

Antelope Valley dominates this high-desert landscape in Emery County, where a network of ephemeral washes and isolated water sources defined movement and livestock management in the early 21st century. The terrain is marked by significant topographical shifts, from the prominent Keg Knoll to the winding depths of Horseshoe Canyon and the carved path of Barrier Cr. This environment requires intentional water management, evidenced by the Antelope Valley Number Three Reservoir, Big Pond, and Kirby Pond. Human activity is primarily limited to rugged transportation routes like the Lower San Rafael Rd and Saucer Basin Rd, which provide access to these remote reaches. The presence of Keg Spring and Johns Spring indicates the critical importance of reliable water points in an otherwise arid expanse of public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management.