2017 Map of Spotted Wolf Canyon

About this map

Spotted Wolf Canyon serves as a primary corridor through the complex geological folds of Emery County, where modern infrastructure meets the primitive landscape of the San Rafael Swell. The San Rafael River carves deep into the stone at Lower Black Box, creating a dramatic transition toward the Tidwell Bottoms. Human footprints are concentrated along established routes like the Buckmaster Mines and the Ranch Byp, showing the area's continued use for resource extraction and ranching. Points of interest such as Camp Vinero and Swazys Leap offer specific landmarks for those navigating the high benches. South of the river, the landscape rises toward the broad Shadscale Mesa, punctuated by vital water sources like Moonshine Tanks and Sulphur Springs that have historically sustained movement through this arid region.