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2017 Map of Lance Canyon

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Lance Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Ashley National Forest covers the central portion of this Duchesne County landscape, dominated by a complex system of ridges and drainage basins. High elevations are defined by prominent features like Cottonwood Ridge and Wild Horse Ridge, which overlook deeply incised terrain such as Quitchampau Canyon and Tabby Canyon. To the south, the Bad Land Cliffs create a sharp geographic break, transitioning toward the Argyle Cr drainage.

Transportation through this high-country terrain is limited to primitive routes such as Sowers Canyon Rd and Argyle Canyon Rd, reflecting the remote and natural character of the region. Local history and genealogy interest is found in the numerous named hollows and canyons, including Sorens Cove, Jenson Canyon, and Trapper Canyon, many of which bear the names of early cattlemen and settlers who navigated these corridors. The map also records specialized locales like Corral Hollow and Deathtrap Canyon, hinting at the area's grazing and hunting legacy.