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2023 Map of Burr Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Dirty Devil River carves a complex course through this high desert landscape, defining the boundary-heavy terrain where Wayne County meets Garfield County. This region is characterized by elevated plateaus and deep incisions, with prominent landforms like Sams Mesa and Bert Mesa towering over the surrounding drainages. The map reveals a network of sheltered canyons, including Twin Corral Box Canyon and Sams Mesa Box Canyon, which illustrate the erosion patterns typical of this part of Utah.

Water sources are scarce in this arid environment, making features like Sams Mesa Spring critical landmarks for navigation and survival. To the west, the relatively level expanse of the Burr Desert and the Adobe Swale offer a contrast to the sheer drops at Burr Point and the depths of Happy Canyon. This survey provides a modern topographical look at the cattle-grazing history of the Bull Pasture and the enduring geological formations that have shaped human movement through these canyons for generations.