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2017 Map of Red Breaks

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Escalante River winds through this high-desert canyon landscape, defining the topography of eastern Garfield County. The terrain is characterized by expansive plateaus and eroded formations such as Big Spencer Flats and the namesake Red Breaks. These geological features reflect the complex drainage patterns of the region, where the Harris Wash and Death Hollow intersect the river system. Much of the eastern portion of the map is preserved within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, highlighting the significance of these public lands.

Transportation through this wilderness is primarily limited to historic paths like the Harris Wash Trail, which follows the seasonal watercourse. Named landmarks such as Brigham Tea Bench, King Bench, and The Gulch provide navigational reference points for this sparsely populated territory. The map also records cattle-country history through labels like Little Bown Bench and Allen Dump, illustrating the traditional ranching use of these benches and canyons.