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2023 Map of Angel Cove

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Angel Cove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Dirty Devil River carves a winding path through this highly dissected landscape in Wayne County, creating a complex network of deep drainages and high points. Dramatic geological features dominate the terrain, from the narrow corridors of Robbers Roost Canyon and No Mans Canyon to the broad expanses of the Burr Desert. These landforms suggest a history of difficult passage, reflected in names like Hell Hole Swale and the Upper Sand Slide.

Evidence of scarce water sources is marked by Angel Cove Spring near Angel Cove, while human movement through this territory is limited to few primitive routes such as Sand Slide Well Rd. The map details a landscape where the river's movement has shaped prominent landmarks like Guss Knoll and the jagged Saw Tooth ridge, documenting the isolation and physical character of this remote portion of the Colorado Plateau.