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2011 Map of Whitbeck Knoll

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Whitbeck Knoll
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Whitbeck Knoll and the surrounding high desert of Emery County appear here in a landscape defined by seasonal water sources and remote ranching infrastructure. The topographic detail reveals a network of primitive routes, including the Flint Trl and Lower San Rafael Rd, which connect isolated points of interest such as the North Spring Cabin and the Antelope Valley Corral. These features suggest a history of livestock management and resource utilization in a region where geography dictates movement.

Water is the primary catalyst for activity in this arid terrain, marked by the presence of Village Home Spring, Hooch Spring, and Buffalo Pond. Erosion has carved distinct landforms like Bluejohn Canyon and Middle Canyon, while depressions such as Little Saucer Basin break the plateau. The map captures a moment in the 21st century where the primary human footprint remains these sparse watering holes and named range features.