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2011 Map of Mussentuchit Flat

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Mussentuchit Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mussentuchit Flat defines the high desert landscape of Emery County in this 2011 survey, where the drainages of Mussentuchit Wash and Willow Springs Wash dictate the movement of water and travel. The area is marked by significant topographical landmarks such as Deadman Peak, Twin Peaks, and the rising slopes of Herbes Mountain and Cedar Mountain. Human presence in this arid environment is centered on water management, evidenced by several strategically placed catchments including Blue Flat Reservoir, Wests Reservoir, and Road End Reservoir.

A network of local roads, such as Lower Last Chance Rd and Blue Rd, provides access across the flat. Smaller water sources like Sand Cove Spring, Ant Spring, and Dinner Pond appear as critical points of interest for livestock or backcountry travel. The survey details a transition from the lower plains toward the prominent verticality of Red Point in the south, reflecting the complex geology of the San Rafael Swell region.