2014 Map of Blackburn Canyon

About this map

Straight Cliffs dominate the northern landscape of this Kane County region, creating a stark vertical divide between the upper plateaus and the canyon systems below. The drainage network is defined by seasonal watercourses like Mudhole Cr and Blackburn Cr, which have carved intricate systems such as First Blackburn Canyon and Second Blackburn Canyon into the plateau. The presence of Indian Gardens in the southeast suggests a location of perennial water or shelter, supported by nearby features like Harry Spring and Pool Hollow. To the west, the terrain transitions into the broader Little Valley, while landmarks like Window Wind Arch and Cougar Knoll serve as prominent navigational markers. This map captures a complex system of livestock grazing lands and remote water sources, including Lake Pasture and Pinto Mare, centered around the high elevation of Fiftymile Mtn.