2014 Map of Little Wild Horse Mesa

About this map

Sinbad Country and the San Rafael Swell define the northern reaches of this topographic landscape, where the Earth's crust was uplifted and eroded into a series of massive flat-topped mesas. The distinctive drainage patterns of the San Rafael Reef are visible as they drop toward the southern plains. Prominent geological features such as Little Wild Horse Mesa, Middle Wildhorse Mesa, and Big Wild Horse Mesa dominate the central and southern portions of the quadrangle. These landforms are separated by a network of deep incisions including Little Wild Horse Canyon, Bell Canyon, and Chute Canyon. Access to this remote part of Emery County is primarily indicated by Wild Horse Rd, which skirts the base of the mesas. Ephemeral water sources like Muddy Cr and Wild Horse Cr trace the low-lying basins between these towering formations.