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2017 Map of Basin Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Straight Cliffs dominate the eastern landscape of this Kane County region, forming a stark geological boundary between the high Kaiparowits Plateau and the lower Fiftymile Bench. This survey documents the historic corridor of the Hole In The Rock Rd, a significant route for early pioneers and travelers crossing the southern Utah desert. The map illustrates the complex drainage systems of the plateau, including the headwaters of Basin Canyon and Willow Gulch.

Land use patterns are indicated by names like Sunset Flat and the Cat Pasture Tr, reflecting the grazing history of the area. Topographic landmarks such as West End Point and Black Ridge provide orientation for those navigating this labyrinthine system of canyons and plateaus. These features collectively show how the natural geography dictated travel and pastoral activity throughout the twentieth century.