2017 Map of Collet Top

About this map

Kaiparowits Plateau and its sharp eastern boundary at the Straight Cliffs dominate this high-desert terrain in Kane County. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details a landscape carved by intricate drainage systems, featuring the prominent Collet Top and the expansive Window Sash Bench. The map reveals a complex network of dry washes and deep incisions, including Left Hand Collet Canyon and Cigar Creek Canyon. A rare water source, Circle Spring, appears amidst the high-elevation plateaus and canyon floors. This map serves as a technical record of the region’s topography, illustrating the sharp relief between the mesas and the many branching gulches like Willow Gulch and Button Canyon that define the local hydrology.