1968 Map of Big Hollow Wash

About this map

Straight Cliffs and the elevated plateau of Fiftymile Mountain define this landscape in Kane County, Utah. The 1968 field check reveals a network of water sources critical for survival in the high desert, ranging from Big Hollow Spring to Orins Well. The map captures a complex system of drainage and erosion, where Dry Fork Coyote Gulch and Brimstone Gulch carve through the Scorpion and Cat Pasture regions. Man-made infrastructure is sparse, consisting primarily of primitive transportation routes like the Pack Trail and various Jeep Trails that navigate the varied elevations between Fiftymile Bench and the lower washes. This topographic study emphasizes the importance of reliable water points like Coyote Hole and Red Well for those traversing the formidable terrain of the Escalante region before modern development.