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2023 Map of Bryson Canyon

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Bryson Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Book Cliffs rise sharply above the Grand Valley in this remote section of Grand County, Utah, where deep canyons and high ridges define the physical landscape. The map illustrates a high-desert environment dominated by drainage systems like Bryson Wash and San Arroyo Wash that cut through the layered geology of Bryson Ridge and Saddle Ridge. Named features like Hat Rock and Taylor Point serve as distinct visual landmarks in an area characterized by its topographical isolation.

Energy infrastructure and backcountry access are primary themes, as seen in the network of service roads and the Bar X Gas Field. These desert tracks, including Bryson Canyon Rd and Book Cliff Ridge Rd, follow the natural contours of the benches and draws. Modern recreation is also noted with the presence of the Thompson Single Track Trl, while landmarks like Bryson Wells 1 indicate the area's essential historical reliance on sparse water sources.