2023 Map of Mount Pennell

About this map

Mt Pennell dominates this portion of the Henry Mountains, serving as a central high point in a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and a complex drainage system. The terrain radiates from this peak into a series of deep cuts, including Corral Canyon and Pipe Spring Canyon. To the west, the expansive Tarantula Mesa provides a stark contrast to the sharp spine of Bulldog Ridge. The water network is particularly intricate here, with Bullfrog Creek winding through the northwest and the Pennell Creek Roughs marking the southeastern descent. This USGS survey documents the topographic layout of these distinct geological formations, from the isolation of No Man Mesa to the headwaters of Coyote Creek and Straight Creek, illustrating the natural barriers that have shaped movement through this part of Garfield County.