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2017 Map of Bottleneck Peak

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Bottleneck Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Bottleneck Peak and the high desert plateaus of Emery County define this landscape, where the San Rafael River carves deeply through the San Rafael Swell. The area is characterized by dramatic topographic relief, featuring prominent formations such as Assembly Hall Peak and Window Blind Peak. This 2017 survey shows the intricate network of primitive routes and historical trails that navigate the canyons, including the Good Water Rim Trail and the historic Moab to Boulder Town route.

Evidence of the region's geological and human history is etched into the terrain, from the narrow confines of the Little Grand Canyon to the broad expanse of The Wedge. Water sources in this arid environment are critical, marked by features like the Calf Mesa Spr. The map details the transition from high mesas like Calf Mesa down to drainage systems such as Buckhorn Wash and Cane Wash, illustrating the difficult travel patterns required to traverse this section of the Utah backcountry.