2014 Map of Bryson Canyon

About this map

The energy-rich landscape of Grand County is dominated by the Bryson Canyon Gas Field and the Stateline Gas Field, highlighting the modern industrial character of this high-desert terrain. These natural resource developments sit among a complex geography of ridges and canyons, including the prominent Book Cliffs and San Arroyo Ridge. The drainage patterns are defined by seasonal and perennial watercourses such as Bitter Cr and Westwater Cr, which have carved deep features like Trap Canyon and San Arroyo Canyon over millennia. Landmarks like Hat Rock and Lion Bench provide essential orientation in a region where the topography transitions from high plateaus to the winding San Arroyo Wash. This 2014 survey documents the intersection of geology and industry, showing how infrastructure for the Bar X Gas Field navigates the challenging elevation changes of the Bryson Ridge.