2017 Map of Kappes Canyon

About this map

Quaking Asp Mtn dominates the eastern horizon of this landscape, serving as a high-altitude anchor for a network of deeply incised drainages including Kappes Canyon and Rock Canyon. This 2017 survey reveals a terrain defined by its water sources and historical resource extraction, evidenced by features like Ninemile Spring and Coal Mine Canyon. The area is carved by numerous canyons, including Barney Canyon, Dugway Canyon, and Little Mellor Canyon, which channel seasonal flows toward larger basins. A sparse but critical road network, including Kappes Canyon Rd and Aspen Mountain Rd, provides access across the high plains and through the South Baxter Basin. To the south, Antelope Butte rises above Coyote Canyon, while Sand Wash and Little Bitter Cr suggest the arid hydrological character typical of Sweetwater County's high desert environment.