2020 Map of Lila Point

About this map

The Book Cliffs dominate the southern portion of this quadrangle, creating a formidable topographic barrier that separates the high plateau country from the lower basins. This 2020 survey details the complex drainage systems of the Carbon and Emery County line, where the landscape is carved by numerous deep incisions including Lila Canyon, Bear Canyon, and Nelson Canyon. Access into this backcountry is primarily facilitated by Horse Canyon Rd and Little Horse Canyon Rd, which thread through the narrow corridors between high points like Lila Point. The northern region is particularly defined by the converging forks of Horse Canyon, including the North Fork Horse Canyon, South Fork Horse Canyon, and Left Fork Horse Canyon. These waterways and washes, such as Marsh Flat Wash and Grassy Wash, dictate the natural movement across this arid region.