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2011 Map of Dry Canyon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Dry Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Robidoux Inscription provides a tangible link to 19th-century history in this desert corridor of Grand County. Located near the junction of several canyon routes, this marker sits below the massive escarpment of the Book Cliffs. The landscape is defined by deep incisions like Dark Canyon, Maverick Canyon, and Rough Canyon, all draining toward the winding path of Westwater Creek.

Industrial activity is evident through the development of the Westwater Gas Field and a separate Gas Field near Bryson Canyon. Transport across the plateau relies on a network of ridge-top and floor roads, including Book Cliff Ridge Rd and Paradise Hill Rd. From the high point at Potato Hill to the flat expanse of Pear Park, the map illustrates how topography dictates both energy extraction and travel in this arid environment.