1968 Map of Mussentuchit Flat

About this map

Mussentuchit Flat defines this segment of Emery County, revealed through a network of remote catchments and ephemeral watercourses. The 1968 field-check captures a high-desert landscape utilized primarily for water management and livestock movement, evidenced by the numerous reservoirs scattered throughout the drainages. Significant landmarks include Blue Flat Reservoir in the north and the Mussentuchit Reservoir to the south, while the terrain is punctuated by prominent rises such as Deadman Peak, Twin Peaks, and the eastern slopes of Cedar Mountain. Navigation during this period relied on a sparse system of Jeep Trails and unnamed trails that thread through the Willow Springs Wash and Mussentuchit Wash. These features represent the mid-century infrastructure required for land use in this arid region of Utah prior to more modern developments.