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2002 Map of Roger Peak

Name: 2002 Topographic Map of Roger Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2005
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2005

About this map

Roger Peak rises as a primary landmark in this high-elevation corner of Garfield County, where the topography is defined by the transitions between the Dixie National Forest and the Box Death Hollow Wilderness. The landscape is a network of deep drainages and flat-topped mesas, such as King Bench and Saddle Bench, which guide the flow of Sweetwater Creek and Sand Creek. Cultural footprints in this remote area are sparse but significant, centered on the King Ranch and various Corral sites that suggest a long-standing ranching presence near Salt Gulch.

Transport through this terrain is primarily via the Great Western Trail and numerous 4WD tracks that navigate the dramatic drop-offs of Hells Backbone. This map provides clear evidence of both natural and industrial activity, noting a Drill Hole and Gravel Pit near the northern heights. The southern portion of the sheet transitions into the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, documenting the intersection of multiple protected federal lands at the turn of the 21st century.