2023 Map of Milford Flat

About this map

The Escalante Desert dominates this corner of Beaver County, where the stark transition from the eastern flats to the elevated Star Range defines the landscape. The Beaver River winds through the eastern portion of the map, supported by the Trans-River Canal, indicating the critical role of water management in this arid environment. Small, dispersed settlements like Laho, Upton, and Milford Flat are situated along a structured grid of county roads, including Laho Rd and Co Rd 129. The presence of several distinct water features such as Tadpole Springs, Sand Pond, and Hay Springs suggests these were vital points for livestock and local agriculture in an otherwise dry basin. A notable geographic turn in the river is marked as Grassy Bend, providing a specific landmark for those tracing the historical movement of water and settlement in the region.