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2011 Map of La Sal Junction

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of La Sal Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

La Sal Junction serves as the primary focal point of this high-desert landscape in southeastern Utah, situated at a vital road crossing where US Highway 191 intersects local routes. The area is defined by massive geological formations and drainage systems, most notably the expansive Flat Iron Mesa and the prominent Black Ridge to the north. Transportation and connectivity in this arid environment are marked by the presence of the La Sal Junction Airport and a network of named trails like Browns Hole Rd and Looking Glass Rd.

Water distribution, though likely seasonal, is etched into the terrain through a series of washes and canyons. Hatch Wash meanders through the western half of the map, while West Coyote Creek and West Coyote Wash drain toward the junction. Distinctive landmarks such as Looking Glass Rock provide clear navigational waypoints amidst the intricate canyon systems, including Muleshoe Canyon, Black Canyon, and Joe Wilson Canyon.