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2023 Map of Lower Coyote Spring

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Lower Coyote Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Lower Coyote Spring and the drainage of Coyote Creek anchor this survey of the high desert terrain in Kane County. The landscape is defined by massive plateau fragments and deep incisions, notably Jack Riggs Bench and Sit Down Bench which tower over the surrounding canyons. These topographical features suggest a history of seasonal water management and grazing, where every spring and creek served as a critical resource for travelers and ranchers navigating the arid expanses.

Erosion has carved distinct landmarks like The Rimrocks and Chimney Rock Canyon, creating a complex network of pathways and natural barriers. From the Left Fork Chynoweth Canyon to the wide basin of Wahweap Creek, the map details a region where the geology dictated the placement of trails and early boundary lines. The presence of named canyons such as Big White Rock Canyon provides specific points of reference for those tracing historical routes through this isolated portion of southern Utah.