2023 Map of Fiddler Butte

About this map

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area dominates the southwestern portion of this landscape, marking a transition into protected canyonlands. The central prominence of Fiddler Butte stands as a clear navigational marker above the surrounding complex of erosion-carved terrain, including The Big Ridge and Buckacre Point. Access into this backcountry is defined by primitive routes like Poison Springs Wash Rd, which provide entry points into the deep drainage systems of North Hatch Canyon and South Hatch Canyon. These canyons eventually converge toward the Colorado River corridor beyond the sheet's edge. To the south, the Red Benches and a distinct landform known as The Block showcase the stair-step geography of the Colorado Plateau. This modern survey illustrates the current network of canyon roads and protected federal lands, documenting the intersection of recreation and high-desert geography.