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2011 Map of Papoose Canyon

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Papoose Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Tin Cup Mesa and Bug Point anchor this high desert landscape on the Utah-Colorado state line, where the terrain is defined by a dense network of branching drainages. The map reveals a transition from the plateau of Bug Park into deeply incised features like Papoose Canyon and Ruin Canyon. These geographical names often reflect early local landmarks or natural occurrences, such as Tucker Spring and the distinctive Gobblers Knob.

Human presence is marked by a skeletal road network, including State Line Rd and Squaw Canyon Rd, which navigate the intervals between canyons. The drainage patterns of Nancy Patterson Canyon and Levigood Canyon illustrate the complex watershed that flows toward Cross Canyon. This 2011 survey documents the persistent topography of this border region, showing how the land remained largely defined by its natural barriers and sparse water sources.