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2023 Map of Horse Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Horse Mtn dominates the center of this Kane County quadrangle, standing as a primary landmark above a complex network of high desert drainage systems. The landscape is defined by its deep incisions and elevated flats, including the broad Dog Flat and a series of benches that transition toward the lower canyons. This area of Southern Utah is shaped by seasonal water sources such as Tommy Smith Water and Fourmile Water, which signify vital points for survival in an otherwise arid environment.

The northern reaches of the sheet are carved by the significant depths of Escalante Canyon and Paradise Canyon. These features, along with Paradise Bench and South Paradise Bench, illustrate a landscape where vertical relief dictates movement. The mapping of Tommy Smith Creek and various canyons like Halfmile Canyon and Tommy Canyon provides a clear view of the topographical grain that defines this portion of the Utah backcountry.