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1991 Map of Dowdell Canyon

Name: 1991 Topographic Map of Dowdell Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Confusion Range terrain dominates this Great Basin landscape, characterized by dramatic elevation changes between the high ridges and the sinking basin floor. The geography is defined by narrow drainage passages such as Mile and a Half Canyon, Dowdell Canyon, and Payson Canyon, which cut through the uplifted limestone towards the arid lowlands. To the east, the terrain drops sharply into the Tule Valley (Depression), a vast sink that collects runoff from the surrounding peaks.

Evidence of human activity in this remote desert area is sparse but distinct, centered on resource extraction and livestock management. A solitary Prospect sits on a hillside near the valley floor, while a Corral and several 4wd tracks indicate the seasonal presence of ranchers. High-voltage infrastructure also crosses the terrain, marked by Trans Lines that span the gap between Little Valley and the eastern salt flats.