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2014 Map of Mineral Canyon

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Mineral Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Green River meanders along the western edge of this Grand County landscape, where the high desert plateau is deeply incised by a complex system of drainage basins. The area is defined by sharp topographic contrasts between the upland flats and the river level, with access points like Mineral Bottom and Cottonwood Bottom providing rare level ground at the water's edge. The ruggedness of the terrain is evident in the names of landmarks such as Hell Roaring Canyon and Deadman Point, reflecting the challenging geography of the high desert.

Mineral Canyon Strip Airport and the settlement of Mineral Canyon serve as the primary points of human activity in this corner of the Utah desert. The map tracks the convergence of several major tributary systems, including North Fork Mineral Canyon and South Fork Mineral Canyon, which draw down toward the river. To the south, Horsethief Point and Horsethief Spring indicate historical paths through the rimrock, while the Emery and Grand County line follows the centerline of the river.