2014 Map of Spotted Wolf Canyon

About this map

The San Rafael River carves a dramatic path through this high desert terrain in Emery County, defining the complex hydrology of a landscape marked by deep incisions and isolated plateaus. Named landmarks like Swayzs Leap and the Lower Black Box suggest a history of exploration and livestock movement across the river's winding course. While the area is largely characterized by uninhabited desert land, the presence of Camp Vinero and the naming of locations such as Thompsons Hole and Moonshine Tanks indicate human interaction with these specific water sources. The map captures a transition from the elevated Shadscale Mesa and Jackass Benches down into the restrictive passage of The Squeeze, illustrating the difficult routes required to navigate the San Rafael Swell's eastern reaches during the early twenty-first century.