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2010 Map of Moonshine Wash

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Moonshine Wash
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The San Rafael River meanders across the northern reaches of this Emery County landscape, defining the topography of the San Rafael Valley and providing the primary water source in an otherwise arid expanse. A network of unimproved roads and trails, including Flint Trl and Moonshine Spring Rd, provides access to interior features like Moonshine Spring and Saddle Horse Spring. These water points were critical for livestock and travelers traversing the high ground of Gruvers Mesa or descending into Three Canyon.

In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the presence of the Saucer Basin Reservoir and the naming of the Spring Canyon Landing Field Rd reflect the modern infrastructure supporting land management and potential backcountry aviation. The terrain is characterized by dramatic elevations such as The Cone and Horse Bench, which overlook the expansive Saucer Basin. This survey documents the intersection of natural drainage systems, like North Spring Wash, with the essential trails and river crossings like Spring Canyon Ford that have historically shaped movement through the Utah desert.