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2017 Map of Lion Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

McPherson Range dominates the central landscape of this Grand County region, where intricate drainage patterns have carved a labyrinth of canyons into the plateau. The topography is defined by the winding course of Florence Cr to the north and Coal Cr in the south, separated by high-elevation landmarks such as Bear Trap Knoll. The presence of distinctive geological features like Broken Finger Arch suggests a landscape of significant erosion and natural landmarks that have long served as orienting points in the backcountry.

Evidence of historical access and topographic naming is clear in labels like Three Fords Benches and Dripping Springs Canyon, which point toward the vital importance of water and traversable routes in this arid terrain. The map details a series of descending gorges, including Lower Bear Canyon and Upper Bear Canyon, illustrating the sheer verticality and complexity of the eastern Utah wilderness before modern development altered more accessible regions.