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2017 Map of Rilda Canyon

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Rilda Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Manti-Lasal National Forest dominates this section of the Wasatch Plateau, where the high-altitude terrain is defined by a series of deep canyons and prominent ridges along the Sanpete and Emery County line. This 2017 survey details the complex network of drainage systems including Rilda Canyon, Crandall Canyon, and Mill Fork Canyon, all feeding toward the Huntington Creek watershed. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by both natural erosion and human access, with significant landmarks like East Mountain and Trail Mountain standing between the carved hollows.

A network of specialized routes such as the Scad Valley Trail and Crandall Trail provides passage through the steep elevation changes. Distinctive geological features like Gentry Hollow and Wild Cattle Ridge are meticulously noted, alongside the headwaters of Cottonwood Creek and Indian Creek. This record of the modern forest layout highlights the preservation of primitive trails and naming conventions that reflect the area's long history of ranching and resource management.