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2017 Map of Carcass Canyon

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Carcass Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Kaiparowits Plateau dominates this high-altitude landscape where the Garfield Co Kane Co line bisects a network of deep drainages and sharp escarpments. The rugged topography is defined by the Straight Cliffs to the northeast and a series of erosion-carved features including Carcass Canyon, Sarah Ann Canyon, and Right Hand Collet Canyon. Rare water sources such as Hardhead Water Spring and Relishen Seep are critical landmarks in this arid environment, providing essential points of interest for those studying the natural history and hydrology of the region.

Transportation through this isolated area is largely restricted to the winding path of Smoky Mountain Road, which navigates the variable elevations between Big Sage and Camp Flat. The map provides a detailed view of the complex terrain where Alvey Wash and Cottonwood Wash have shaped the land, offering a clear record of the geological boundaries and drainage patterns as they existed in the early 21st century.