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2011 Map of Big Water

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Big Water
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Big Water sits at the intersection of arid canyonlands and high plateaus in this modern topographic study of southern Kane County. The town is situated along 89, serving as a gateway to the neighboring Glen Canyon National Park. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems, featuring the prominent Wahweap Creek and seasonal watercourses such as Nipple Creek and Coyote Creek.

Remote desert features like Jacobs Tanks and the winding Buck Tank Draw highlight the importance of water management in this high-desert environment. To the south, the terrain rises toward Cedar Mountain, while a sparse network of roads like Fish Hatchery Rd provides access into the interior. This map documents the town's footprint and its relationship to the surrounding federal parklands during the early 21st century.