2014 Map of Dowdell Canyon

About this map

The Confusion Range dominates the western portion of this Millard County landscape, defining a series of steep drainages that open onto the flats. Dramatic elevation changes are visible as Dowdell Canyon and Payson Canyon cut through the rugged terrain, carrying seasonal runoff toward the expansive Tule Valley to the east. The map captures the specialized land use of the Great Basin, where topographic features like Cattlemens Little Valley and Mile and a Half Canyon suggest the long history of open-range grazing in the region. Transportation is limited to remote corridors like Painter Springs Rd and Kings Rd, which cross the basin floor and provide access to the isolated ridges of this arid desert environment.