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2011 Map of Lion Canyon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Lion Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Mc Pherson Range anchors this high-desert landscape in Grand County, defined by a complex network of drainage systems and prominent landforms. The topography is dominated by deep seasonal channels such as Lion Canyon, Upper Bear Canyon, and Lower Bear Canyon, which slice through the plateau. Water resources are primarily represented by Florence Creek in the north and Coal Creek to the south, marking the critical watercourses of this arid region.

The map reveals a series of distinct topographic levels, most notably the Three Fords Benches and various high points like Slough Canyon Point and Bear Trap Knoll. This 2011 survey serves as a modern baseline for the area, illustrating the remote backcountry character where features like Dripping Springs Canyon and Saleratus Canyon underscore the alkaline and intermittent nature of the local hydrography.