2023 Map of Canaan Creek

About this map

Dixie National Forest encompasses much of this high-altitude terrain in Garfield County, where deep incisions like Mitchell Canyon and Coal Bed Canyon define the drainage patterns of the Colorado Plateau. The landscape is marked by unique geologic formations such as Horizon Arch, situated near the head of Upper Valley. Water, though sparse, dictates the geography here, with seasonal drainages including Alvey Wash and the eponymous Canaan Creek carving paths through the plateau. Significant flats and clearings like Cherry Flat and Little Valley offer breaks in the complex network of canyons and hollows, such as Pet Hollow and Calf Canyon. This modern survey details a region defined by its natural landmarks and traditional cattle-grazing grounds rather than dense settlement, providing a look at the area's contemporary land management and topographical character.