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1996 Map of Kane Springs

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Kane Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Spanish Valley and the high sandstone plateaus of the Grand and San Juan County line define this desert landscape as it was surveyed in the late twentieth century. The map centers on the critical water management and transport infrastructure of the region, featuring Kens Lake with its associated aqueduct and spillway. The presence of a landing strip and a radio facility alongside several gravel pits speaks to the industrial and logistical utility of this corridor south of Moab.

Deep canyons such as Hunters Canyon and the aptly named Behind the Rocks formation dominate the western half, while the eastern portion climbs toward Brumley Ridge. Travelers and researchers can trace the course of Pack Creek and Kane Springs Creek, noting the Kane Springs Roadside Park located near the eponymous Kane Springs. Numerous adits and prospects are marked across the mesas, signaling a history of mineral exploration throughout Bridger Jack Mesa and Black Ridge.