2011 Map of Flume Canyon

About this map

Book Cliffs dominate this eastern Utah landscape, forming a dramatic escarpment that defines the drainage patterns of the region. The map reveals a complex network of intermittent watercourses, including Diamond Canyon, Cottonwood Canyon, and Flume Canyon, which carve through the high desert plateau. These canyons serve as the primary topographical features in an area where resource extraction is the chief human footprint. The southeastern portion of the quadrangle is marked by industrial activity, specifically the Book Cliffs Oil and Gas Field and the Cisco Springs North Gas Field. This 2011 survey illustrates the spatial relationship between the natural ruggedness of Halfway Canyon and Horse Canyon and the modern infrastructure required for energy production in the high desert.