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2023 Map of Hotel Rock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Manti-La Sal National Forest dominates the upper reaches of this high-desert plateau, where the landscape is defined by massive drainages and steep geological formations. The dramatic uplift of Comb Ridge creates a natural barrier running north to south, separating the Comb Wash basin from the eastern Butler Wash. This area is characterized by immense mesas like Little Baullie Mesa and the uniquely named Cheese and Raisins terrain.

Remote access is provided by primitive routes such as Posey's Trl and various county roads, including Co RD 229. These trails follow the natural contours of the land, connecting water sources like Tanks Spring to the broader network of canyons. The map documents the intricate path of Arch Canyon and the North Fork Mule Canyon, illustrating a topography where seasonal water flow has carved deep into the desert floor over millennia.