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2023 Map of Basin Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Hole in the Rock Rd traverses the high desert landscape of Kane County, Utah, providing a critical north-south connection across this complex terrain. The topography is defined by the sharp vertical drop of the Straight Cliffs, which separate the expansive Kaiparowits Plateau from the lower Fiftymile Bench. This transition zone is marked by dramatic elevation changes where the plateau's surface terminates at landforms like West End Point on Fiftymile Mountain.

Drainage systems have carved deep incisions into the rock, including Basin Canyon and Willow Gulch, which flow eastward toward the lower elevations. In the north, flatter expanses such as Sunset Flat and the curiously named Cat Pasture offer a distinct contrast to the steep escarpments. The mapping reveals a land shaped by erosion, where travel is dictated by the natural corridors of the Rogers Canyon and the prominent Black Ridge.