2020 Map of Mussentuchit Flat

About this map

Mussentuchit Flat defines the center of this Emery County landscape, where water management is the primary marker of human presence. The topography is dotted with critical catchment features such as Mussentuchit Reservoir, Blue Flat Reservoir, and Road End Reservoir, illustrating the strategic collection of seasonal runoff in an arid environment. Rising above these basins are several named summits, including Twin Peaks, Deadman Peak, and Hebes Mtn. The reliance on natural springs is evident from sites like Sand Cove Spring and North Willow Springs, which are connected by a network of local routes such as Lower Last Chance Loop. This data reveals a landscape engineered for ranching or resource management through the careful diversion of Mussentuchit Wash and other ephemeral drainages.