2017 Map of Long Ridge SW

About this map

The arid landscape of Millard County is defined here by the vast expanse of Sevier Lake, a terminal desert lakebed that dominates the eastern portion of this 2017 study. The interaction between sparse water resources and the desert floor is evidenced by a series of catchment features, including Mud Flat Reservoir and Sevier Lake Reservoir Number 1. These small-scale water management sites are critical infrastructure in such a dry environment, positioned to capture seasonal runoff before it reaches the saline flats. To the west, the terrain transitions toward the elevations of Miller Canyon, where Miller Canyon Reservoir sits near the head of a drainage system. The area remains largely undeveloped, navigated only by utility and access routes like Miller Canyon Rd and Jc Rd, which trace the contours between the high ground and the lake basin.