
Boulder Town and the settlement of Boulder occupy a high-elevation plateau defined by dramatic benches and mesas within the Dixie National Forest. The landscape is etched by a complex drainage system including Boulder Creek, Nazee Draw, and Baker Wash, revealing the geological layering of the region. Distinctive landmarks like Balancing Rock, Sugarloaf, and Durffey Mesa rise above the township, while Schoolhouse Ledge and Thompson Ledge provide vertical relief near the residential core. The presence of the Tailrace Canal suggests a legacy of water management and utility development in this arid environment. Genealogical interest is centered on the Boulder Cem, while the local road network, including the Burr Trl Rd and Black Boulder Mesa Rd, illustrates the connectivity between these remote high-desert outposts and the surrounding wilderness areas.
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1885 · Fish Lake
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1886 · Escalante
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1896 · Fish Lake
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1952 · Notom 3 SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Notom 3 SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Grover
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Circle Cliffs 2 NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1956 · Escalante
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Salina
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1960 · Escalante
USGS Topo · 1:250,000