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2020 Map of Mineral Canyon

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Mineral Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Green River carves a deep path through Labyrinth Canyon on this modern survey, where the river's slow oxbows define the western edge of the quadrangle. Significant alluvial deposits such as Cottonwood Bottom, Mineral Bottom, and Tidwell Bottom provide the rare flat ground necessary for human activity in this vertical landscape. The presence of the Mineral Canyon Strip near the riverbank indicates the modern reliance on aviation to access these isolated reaches, while historical overland routes are represented by the winding Horse Thief Trl and the Mineral Canyon Rd.

Transitioning into the northern reaches of Canyonlands National Park, the geography is dominated by complex drainage systems like Hell Roaring Canyon and the branching forks of Mineral Canyon. The map documents the boundary between Emery and Grand counties as it follows the river's thread. Reliable water sources remain vital landmarks in this arid environment, specifically Horsethief Spring tucked away near the base of the towering Mineral Pt plateau.