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2014 Map of Milford Flat

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Milford Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Escalante Desert floor meets the foothills of the Star Range in this southwestern Utah landscape, where historical water management and desert crossings define the local geography. The winding course of the Beaver River and the Trans River Canal suggest a long history of irrigation in an otherwise arid basin. Near the center of the sheet, the settlement of Upton sits at a crossroads, while the landmark peak of Mollies Nipple rises to the north.

Smaller locations like Cook Corner and Laho represent the sparse agricultural and homesteading patterns typical of the region. Natural water sources, including Tadpole Springs, Hay Springs, and the intermittent Sand Pond, provided essential stops for early travelers along routes like Pioche Rd. The map also captures the distinct boundaries of Milford Flat and the wide bend of Grassy Bend, detailing a landscape shaped by both natural canyon erosion and human-engineered desert reclamation.