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2020 Map of Red Breaks

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Escalante River carves through this high desert region of Garfield County, marking a landscape defined by deep drainages and elevated plateaus. Much of the area falls within the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, where dramatic terrain features like the Red Breaks and the steep-walled Death Hollow dominate the topography. The map illustrates a complex network of canyons and benches, including Brigham Tea Bench and King Bench, which reflect the localized naming conventions of the Utah backcountry.

To the east, the boundary of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area intersects with the winding river valley. Historically significant named points such as Allen Dump and the broad Big Spencer Flats provide reference points in a wilderness area largely devoid of modern development. This 2020 survey documents the preservation of these lands under federal management while highlighting the intricate natural drainage systems like The Gulch and Horse Canyon.