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2020 Map of Pioneer Mesa

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Pioneer Mesa and the surrounding high desert terrain in Garfield County dominate this topographical study. The landscape is defined by elevated plateaus and deep drainage systems, most notably the winding course of Death Hollow and the drainage of White Canyon to the north. These flat-topped formations, including Wolverine Bench, Little Bown Bench, and Big Bown Bench, provide a clear look at the geological layering of the region.

Water management and natural erosion patterns are visible through the seasonal paths of Wolverine Cr and the N Fork Silver Falls Cr. To the northeast, the Studhorse Peaks rise above the surrounding canyons, while Horse Canyon cuts into the western benches. This map captures the remote character of the Utah backcountry, where land use is dictated by the dramatic shifts in elevation between the mesa tops and the canyon floors.