2011 Map of Long Ridge

About this map

Long Ridge dominates this arid landscape in Millard County, defining a region where water management is the primary marker of human activity. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a sophisticated network of catchment and storage systems designed for a desert environment. A series of basins, including Deseret Reservoirs, Construction Reservoir, and Styler Reservoir, are strategically positioned to capture seasonal runoff. To the south, the infrastructure supports the larger Sevier Lake basin through Sevier Lake Reservoir Number 5 and Sevier Lake Reservoir Number 6. The presence of Pony Express Reservoir suggests a connection to the historical pathways of the Old West, while the drainage of Soap Wash carves through the northern terrain. Access to these remote sites is facilitated by unpaved routes like Long Ridge Reservoir Rd, which tracks the foothills.