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2023 Map of Bitter Creek Well

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Stateline geography defines this high desert landscape where the borders of Utah and Colorado meet at the transition from Grand Valley into the canyonlands. The drainage of Bitter Creek and its tributaries, including San Arroyo Wash and Bryson Wash, carve through the terrain north of the Colorado River. Small settlements and historic waypoints like Utaline, Bryson, and Moore Bottom dot the map, providing reference points in an area dominated by intricate topographical features and recreational pathways.

Outdoor heritage is reflected in a complex network of named routes such as the Trail Through Time, Zion Curtain Trl, and Wild Horse Mesa Trl. The southern portion of the map is protected within the Black Ridge Canyons Wilderness, where Knowles Canyon and Ruby Canyon drop toward the river. This survey effectively captures the intersection of early pioneer naming conventions with modern conservation and trail systems.