2023 Map of Escalante

About this map

Escalante serves as a critical gateway to the surrounding canyon country, situated at the junction of the Escalante River and its varied tributaries. The town is laid out in a traditional grid pattern, featuring historical roots visible in the Potato Valley and the Escalante Cem on the eastern edge of the settlement. The landscape transitions quickly from the town's cultivated valley into the expansive Box-Death Hollow Wilderness and the Dixie National Forest to the north, where the terrain is defined by deep drainages like Death Hollow and Mamie Creek. Transport into the high country is marked by routes such as Pine Creek Rd and the Roundy Trl, while the Escalante Municipal Airport provides a modern link to this isolated interior. Distinctive landforms like the Slickrock Saddle and Antone Flat illustrate the exposed geology typical of this part of Garfield County.