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2020 Map of Mount Bartles

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Mt Bartles anchors this high-elevation landscape in Carbon County, where a complex network of deep drainages defines the terrain. The map details a sophisticated system of backcountry access, including the Cow Canyon Loop and Dancehall Spring Rd, which navigate the steep descents into Pace Canyon and Rock Canyon. These names suggest a history of seasonal use and exploration, from the evocative Graveyard Canyon to the essential water sources found at Dancehall Spring and Hanging Rock Spring.

The southern portion of the sheet is dominated by the converging branches of Whitmore Canyon, specifically Left Fork Whitmore Canyon and Right Fork Whitmore Canyon. This area, bordered by West Ridge and Twist Ridge, showcases the characteristic erosional patterns of the region's plateau country. The presence of routes like Bear Creek Rd and Pace Creek Rd highlights the long-standing importance of these canyon floors for movement between the higher ridges and the lowland basins.