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2011 Map of Wolf Flat

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Wolf Flat and its surrounding network of high-desert drainage systems define this section of Uintah County, Utah. The landscape is characterized by a complex of deeply carved seasonal watercourses, including Tabyago Canyon, Horsecorn Canyon, and Mexican Canyon, which converge and diverge across the terrain. These natural features dictated the early movement of people and livestock, evidenced by the scattered water sources that were vital for survival in this arid environment.

Strategic water points such as Cottonwood Spring, Charlie Brown Spring, and Little Doggie Spring mark the few reliable locations for sustenance amidst the sagebrush and rock. The map also reveals localized history through names like School Section Canyon and the prominent Death Canyon Point, providing a record of how early land management and topographical landmarks were identified by those who navigated this territory.