2017 Map of Floy Canyon South

About this map

Book Cliffs define the dramatic topography of this Grand County corridor, where high desert plateaus transition into a complex system of carved drainages. The landscape is characterized by a series of deep canyons and named benches, including Thompson Bench and the prominent Crescent Butte. Historically significant for its accessibility through the rugged terrain, the area is crisscrossed by paths such as Floy Cyn Rd and Blaze Canyon Bench, which navigate the elevation changes between the lower Floy Wash and the surrounding heights. Several isolated water sources, such as Tom Spring and Cub Spring, provided critical points of relief in this arid environment, likely serving early travelers and livestock operators. The map also records family-named landmarks like Tom Farrer Valley, suggesting a history of local land use and seasonal grazing in the valleys tucked between Horse Canyon and Middle Horse Canyon.