2020 Map of Dave Canyon

About this map

Escalante marks the northern boundary of this landscape, where the southern edge of town meets the open high desert and plateau country. The transition from the town grid to the wilder backcountry is immediate, anchored by the Escalante Municipal Airport and a network of named tracks like Lizard Ranch Rd and Sawmill Rd. The geography is defined by the massive Straight Cliffs and a series of deep drainages including Dave Canyon, Calf Canyon, and Bull Run Canyon. Geologic interest is concentrated at specific landmarks such as Serenity Natural Bridge and Cedar Wash Arch, while water sources like Rock Spring and intermittent flows through Alvey Wash and Cottonwood Wash dictate the movement of both people and wildlife across the Big Flat. This 2020 edition provides a clear record of the modern roads and natural landmarks that define the area's contemporary character.