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2017 Map of Bald Knoll

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Bald Knoll
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Bald Knoll and the surrounding high-desert plateaus of Kane County dominate this 2017 topographic survey. The landscape is defined by its dramatic verticality, where Skutumpah Terrace and Glendale Bench overlook a complex system of drainages including Johnson Canyon and Sink Valley. This region’s hydraulic history is visible in the network of isolated water sources such as Spaniard Spring, Fisher Spring, and Elbo Spring, which have long been essential for livestock and travelers in this arid environment.

Evidence of local land use is captured through labels like Ford Pasture and the Bald Knoll Waterline, reflecting the infrastructure needed to manage water across these canyons. Significant terrain features such as Buck Knoll and the rugged depths of Fisher Canyon and Swapp Canyon provide a detailed look at the erosional patterns of the Colorado Plateau. The course of Kanab Creek and Sink Valley Wash illustrate the primary drainage routes that have shaped the territory's geology over millennia.