2020 Map of Dry Canyon

About this map

The Book Cliffs dominate this portion of Grand County, forming a massive rampart above the northern reaches of the Grand Valley. The drainage systems here are deeply incised, with Westwater Cr and its tributaries cutting through a series of named breaks including Maverick Canyon and Dark Canyon. The terrain transitions from the high elevations of Pear Park down to the valley floor near Potato Hill. Transportation follows the natural contours of the land, with routes like Book Cliff Ridge Rd and the aptly named Below The Rim navigating the steep escarpments. This geography illustrates the isolation and topographic complexity of the eastern Utah desert, where watercourses like Sulphur Cr dictate the movement of both people and livestock across the high plateaus.