2017 Map of Blackburn Canyon

About this map

Straight Cliffs and Fiftymile Mtn dominate this remote landscape in Kane County, defining a dramatic plateau system cut by numerous canyons and gulches. The topographical survey highlights the intricate drainage networks of Blackburn Canyon and its tributaries, First Blackburn Canyon and Second Blackburn Canyon, which feed into the larger desert watershed. This 2017 study illustrates the complex geology of the Fiftymile Bench and the narrow Grand Bench Neck. Scattered water sources like Pleasant Grove Spring, Harry Colwes Spring, and Pocket Hollow Spring serve as vital landmarks in an otherwise arid environment. The map also identifies unique natural formations such as Window Wind Arch and the treacherous Willow Tank Slide, providing an essential record of the physical features used by ranchers and hikers throughout the region.