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1968 Map of Mussentuchit Flat

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Mussentuchit Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Mussentuchit Flat defines this arid landscape in Emery County, Utah, where a complex network of seasonal drainages and man-made water improvements speaks to the logistical challenges of ranching and navigation in the late 1960s. The terrain is dominated by prominent landmarks such as Deadman Peak, Twin Peaks, and the high ridges of Cedar Mountain and Hebe Mountain.

A system of catchments and natural water sources, including Blue Flat Reservoir, Mussentuchit Reservoir, and Ant Spring, are connected by a series of primitive routes labeled as Jeep Trail. These trails navigate the winding courses of Willow Springs Wash and Mussentuchit Wash, revealing a map primarily focused on land management and resource accessibility in a high-desert environment. The presence of numerous small ponds like Dinner Pond and Reeds Pond highlights the importance of water storage across this remote section of the San Rafael Swell.