2023 Map of Red Rock Knoll

About this map

The Beaver River snakes through this high desert terrain in Millard County, creating a riparian corridor that defines the eastern edge of the quadrangle. The landscape is characterized by its arid drainage patterns and sudden topographical shifts, particularly around the Red Hills and the namesake Red Rock Knoll. Water management is evident in the southern reaches, where the Red Rock Number 1 Reservoir and Red Rock Number 2 Reservoir are positioned to capture seasonal runoff. To the west, the ground rises toward Black Rock Pass, while the southern flats open into the Escalante Desert and the marshy grounds of Beaver Bottoms. This modern survey illustrates the persistent importance of limited water resources in shaping the utility of the Utah desert.