2017 Map of Needle Eye Point

About this map

Needle Eye Point stands as a prominent landmark in this high-desert landscape of Kane County, characterized by a complex network of canyons and elevated benches. The terrain is deeply incised by the drainage of Last Chance Cr and its tributaries, including Whities Canyon and Needle Eye Canyon. To the west, the massive profile of Smoky Mtn dominates the horizon, while the Burning Hills rise to the southeast. The geography is defined by distinct topographical levels, from the broad expanse of Dry Bench and Window Sash Bench to the depths of Surprise Valley. Sparse human intervention is evident, with CO RD Smoky Mountain Road providing the primary access through this remote portion of the Colorado Plateau, where water sources like Needle Eye Water were critical historical points of interest.