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2020 Map of Chippean Rocks

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Chippean Rocks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Mormon Pasture and its namesake Mormon Pasture Mtn anchor the northern reaches of this canyon-dissected landscape within the Manti-La Sal National Forest. This high-elevation terrain is defined by dramatic geologic formations like the Reef of Rocks, Chippean Rocks, and the Seven Sisters Buttes. The drainage patterns here are complex, with waters moving through Stevens Canyon and Cottonwood Cr toward deeper basins.

Historical movement through these southern Utah uplands is traced via established routes like the Posey Trail and Gooseberry Trail, which navigate the steep transitions between mesa tops and canyon floors. Notable landmarks such as Maverick Point and Starvation Point serve as distinct navigational markers across the plateau, while sheltered areas like Chimney Park and Horse Flat provide rare pockets of level ground amidst the ridges.