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2017 Map of Bryce Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Pink Cliffs dominate the eastern topography of this region, where the high elevations of Bryce Canyon National Park meet the timbered reaches of Dixie National Forest. This 2017 survey captures a landscape defined by dramatic geological formations and a sophisticated network of backcountry trails. Along the eastern rim, distinctive landmarks such as Bryce Point, the Natural Bridge, and the Hat Shop overlook deep drainages like Death Hollow and Buldog Hollow. To the west, the Whiteman Bench and Johnson Hollow provide a stark contrast to the sharp breaks of Swamp Canyon Butte and Noon Canyon Butte.

Water management and recreation are central to the area's modern character, evidenced by the Tropic Reservoir and numerous high-altitude springs like Whiteman Spring and Shaker Spring. Hikers and researchers can trace the routes of the Great Western Trail and the Under the Rim Trail, which navigate the complex transition from the plateau's edge down toward the Willis Creek and Sheep Creek drainages. The map also delineates the administrative boundary between Garfield and Kane counties as it crosses through the southern forest lands.