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2023 Map of Ranch Canyon

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Ranch Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Beaver River winds through the western edge of this landscape, defining the transition between the agricultural potential of the valley and the arid expanse of the Escalante Desert. This contemporary survey shows a highly managed water system, dominated by the High Line Canal and Low Line Canal, which facilitate irrigation across the flats south of Beaver Bottoms. These canals represent the vital engineering required to sustain life and industry in the arid Basin and Range province.

Small settlements and landmarks like Murdock and Milford anchor the northern and southern reaches of the sheet, while the terrain rises sharply to the east into the folded ridges of Ranch Canyon and Corral Canyon. Steep topographical shifts are particularly evident at Yellow Banks, where the river valley meets the upland breaks. The network of local roads, including Lower Ranch Canyon Rd and The Pass Rd, provides a clear view of how modern transportation corridors follow natural gaps in the terrain.