2017 Map of Tomsich Butte

About this map

San Rafael Swell defines the dramatic geological landscape of this Emery County region, where the erosive forces of Muddy Cr have carved deep into the desert floor. The map highlights the primitive Red Canyon Loop as it winds around the prominent Tomsich Butte and through the narrowing passage of The Chute. This area, characteristic of the remote backcountry of southeastern Utah, is marked by vital water sources in an otherwise arid environment, including Secret Springs and the Cistern Tanks. Significant terrain features like The Big Ridge and Penitentiary Canyon illustrate the complex drainage patterns and vertical relief that historically challenged travel through the canyonlands.