2015 Map of Riddle Cut

About this map

The Haystack Mountains and the distinctive topographic breach at Riddle Cut dominate this section of Carbon County. The landscape is defined by high-elevation landforms including Table Mtn and the deep drainage of Coal Creek Canyon. While largely unpopulated, the territory is segmented by the Public Land Survey System into townships and ranges, such as t25n r86w, which trace the historical method of western land division. The primary human imprint on this remote terrain is Stone Ranch Rd, a rugged corridor that provides access across the arid plains and canyons. Water sources are scarce but significant to the region's character, including Riddle Spring and the seasonal flows of Stone Cr and Corral Cr. These features indicate a landscape shaped by intermittent water and high-desert elevation.