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2017 Map of Petes Cove

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Petes Cove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The high Kaiparowits Plateau and its intricate network of erosional canyons dominate this portion of Kane County, recorded in this 2017 study. The primary thoroughfare through this arid landscape is the Smoky Mountain Road, which skirts the rims of Willard Canyon and Left Hand Collet Canyon as it traverses the plateau's complex topography. This survey provides a modern snapshot of the plateau's drainage patterns and the varied benches that terrace the cliffs, such as Window Sash Bench and Paradise Bench.

The southern reaches of the quadrangle are defined by the winding course of Last Chance Cr and the broad expanses of Fourmile Bench and Gaine Bench. To the west, the deeply incised Escalante Canyon and Paradise Canyon offer a stark contrast to the flatter stretches of Big Sage found further north. This region's geographic isolation and reliance on a single primary road highlight the enduring character of this corner of the Utah desert.