Surabat River Valley, found on the planet of Batuu, got its name from Ariana Surabat, the planet's colonizer, who planted her standard in the valley upon her initial arrival. This valley, characterized by its deep curves and towering, sharp rock formations, presented a significant challenge for pilots due to the need for treacherous maneuvers. The Surabat zone was situated within this valley.
Following the Battle of Crait during the war between the First Order and the Resistance, the Ewok named Peekpa expressed her desire to explore the river valley while visiting Batuu. She posted a request in Black Spire Outpost for assistance in acquiring a new hang glider for her explorations of the valley. A visitor to the outpost responded to her request, successfully locating the glider at Outer Rim Expedition and Supply, which Peekpa stated she would later retrieve and utilize.
The valley's initial depiction occurred in trading cards launched on December 16, 2017 during Disney's "Galactic Nights" event, which showcased previews of locations and details from the then-upcoming themed area, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. In a similar fashion to other map cards, the card featuring the valley incorporated a portion of an Aurebesh poem along its border. However, uniquely, this card had two Aurebesh lines because it was a corner card. The bottom line read "COME STAY FOREVER OR", and the left line said, "JUST PASS ON THROUGH".