2017 Map of Jump Creek

About this map

Manti-LaSal National Forest anchors this high-elevation landscape, where the deeply incised drainages of Johnston Cr and Jump Cr carve through the plateau. The terrain is defined by dramatic topographic breaks such as Pete's Top and The Elbow, revealing the complex geological structures that historically supported carbon-rich industries. A network of primitive and improved routes like Jump Creek Rd and Consumers Rd suggests a landscape of active utility, connecting remote points like Summerhouse Spring and Cedar Bench to the broader region. Historical land use is evident in the naming of features such as Coal Canyon and Bryner Canyon, which reflect the area's legacy of resource extraction and local homesteading. The southern reaches are marked by the Telephone Bench and Bob Wright Canyon, showing the extent of early communication and transportation corridors through these canyonlands.