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2023 Map of Fisher Valley

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Fisher Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Fisher Valley anchors a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and a labyrinth of deep drainages in eastern Utah. The terrain is marked by prominent landforms such as Sevenmile Mesa and Polar Mesa, which separate various tributary systems. The Dolores River cuts across the northeastern corner of the sheet, while the central valley is shaped by the winding path of Fisher Creek.

Remote access through this high desert country is maintained via specialized routes like Onion Creek Road and Mesa Road, which navigate the steep descents into Cottonwood Canyon and Thompson Canyon. Much of the southern portion of the quadrangle falls within the Manti-La Sal National Forest, protecting the distinct mesa-top plateaus like North Beaver Mesa. This area remains largely defined by its natural topography rather than permanent settlements, preserving a complex network of canyons including Bridge Canyon and Line Canyon.