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2023 Map of Calf Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Boulder Town sits at the northern edge of this high desert landscape, where the confluence of several drainages shapes the local geography. The area is defined by massive sandstone formations and narrow canyons, most notably along the Escalante River and its various tributaries like Calf Creek and Sand Creek. Notable geological landmarks are found throughout the terrain, including the Escalante Natural Bridge and Phipps Arch, which reveal the erosive power of the regional waterways.

Transportation through this environment is anchored by the Burr Trl and routes crossing The Hogback. Historically significant benches and mesas, such as McGath Point Bench and Durffey Mesa, indicate the complex verticality of the region. The map also captures several water features essential to this arid climate, including Upper Calf Creek Falls and Lower Calf Creek Falls, highlighting the critical role of permanent water sources in the high plateau country.