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1990 Map of Dry Canyon Mountain

Name: 1990 Topographic Map of Dry Canyon Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Dry Canyon Mountain and the surrounding Goose Creek Mountains define this high-altitude landscape in Box Elder County, Utah. This 1990 provisional survey documents a region characterized by dramatic elevation changes and a network of seasonal water sources essential for high-desert life. The topography includes prominent peaks like Beatty Mountain and Meadow Creek Butte, which overlook the expansive Dry Canyon Basin. Hydrological patterns are marked by a series of springs and intermittent drainages, such as Beatty Springs and the headwaters of Joe Dahar Creek.

The map reveals the intricate drainage system of the northwestern corner of the state, where Meadow Creek and Hardesty Creek carve through the upland terrain. Significant natural landmarks like Devils Gate and the deep cuts of Kimber Canyon and Dry Canyon demonstrate the erosional forces at work. The survey provides a clear view of the transition from rugged mountain ridges to lower basins, showing how the land was navigated and managed before more modern developments altered these remote corridors.