2017 Map of Bryson Canyon

About this map

The Book Cliffs dominate this portion of Grand County, forming a prominent escarpment that separates the high desert plateaus from the lower Grand Valley. This 2017 survey shows a landscape defined by significant topographic relief, where features like Bryson Ridge and Saddle Ridge divide deep drainage systems including Trap Canyon and San Arroyo Canyon. The map records a complex network of industrial and access roads supporting local energy resources, including Bookcliff Ridge Rd and routes leading to the Kn Wells area. Water is a scarce but defining element in this arid environment, represented by the ephemeral Bryson Wash and the perennial course of Westwater Cr at the southern edge. The distribution of natural landmarks like Hat Rock and Lion Bench provides essential navigation points across the broken terrain near the Colorado border.