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2023 Map of Kane Gulch

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Kane Gulch
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 northern reaches of this high desert landscape, where deep incisions like White Canyon and Kane Gulch carve through the sedimentary layers of the Colorado Plateau. The area is defined by its dramatic topographic relief, featuring extensive flats and points such as Maverick Point, Grand Flat, and Step Point. These elevated benches are separated by complex drainage systems including Armstrong Canyon and Pine Canyon.

Modern transit through this backcountry follows both ancient and contemporary corridors. The historical Hole-In-The-Rock Trl and Woodenshoe Trl offer routes through the drainage-heavy terrain, while the Cedar Mesa Atv Trl reflects modern recreational use. Notable landmarks like Stumper Arch and Indian Park are documented alongside vital water sources in this arid environment, such as Maverick Spring and Junction Spring, which have long dictated movement through the Grand Gulch Plateau.