2023 Map of Matts Summit

About this map

Matts Summit serves as a prominent landmark in this high-altitude landscape where Carbon, Duchesne, and Utah counties converge. The northern reaches are dominated by the Ashley National Forest, defined by the sweeping Reservation Ridge and the deep incisions of Logge Canyon and Jones Hollow. Further south, the terrain opens into the flat expanse of Emma Park, an area historically significant for its transition between the mountain ridges and the plateau. This 2023 survey illustrates a network of mountain roads such as Quarry Rd and Emma Park Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land. Water management is evident through features like the Little Boulder Dam and smaller catchments like Pace Pond, highlighting the critical role of moisture in this arid environment. The dramatic drop-off at Roan Cliffs provides a sharp geological boundary between the northern forests and the canyon systems of Sulphur Canyon and Mathis Canyon.