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2011 Map of Rainbow Point

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Bryce Canyon National Park occupies the northwestern corner of this 2011 survey, where the high-altitude viewpoints of Rainbow Point and Yovimpa Point overlook a complex network of drainages. The landscape is defined by its dramatic relief, with prominent features like The Promontory and Ponderosa Ridge separating the deep incisions of North Fork Black Birch Canyon and South Fork Black Birch Canyon.

Remote land use is visible through the presence of Swallow Park Ranch, situated near the confluence of several seasonal washes including Bullrush Hollow. Access to this high-country terrain is limited to primitive routes such as Mill Creek Rd and Lower Podunk Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land. Water sources are scarce but essential, marked by isolated points like Lonely Spring, Bullberry Spring, and Iron Spring. The southern portion of the sheet opens into Dry Valley and Crawford Canyon, illustrating the transition from the park’s wooded ridges to the arid basins below.