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2011 Map of Jim Canyon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Jim Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Book Cliffs rise sharply in this 2011 depiction of the remote borderlands between Utah and Colorado. The landscape is defined by a complex network of deep drainages, including Jim Canyon, Hells Hole Canyon, and Cottonwood Canyon, which carve through the high plateaus. Industrial activity in this arid environment is evidenced by the San Arroyo Gas Field and the Prairie Canyon Gas Field, showing the energy extraction infrastructure established in the region.

Drainage systems like East Fork Bitter Creek and the Bar X Wash dictate the movement across this high-desert terrain. The prominent County Line Ridge and Overlook Ridge serve as major topographic landmarks, separating the various canyon systems and providing clear orientation in a region where few permanent settlements exist. This survey provides a precise view of the rugged geomorphology and the intersection of natural features and resource management at the start of the 21st century.