2023 Map of Sandy Creek Benches

About this map

Capitol Reef National Park dominates the southwestern portion of this landscape, where the dramatic geologic uplift of the Water Pocket Fold creates a sharp divide in the terrain. The map details a complex drainage system defined by Oak Creek and Sandy Creek, the latter featuring a distinctive bend known as the Elbow of the Sandy. Between these watercourses lie the expansive Sandy Creek Benches, a series of elevated flats that separate the deep incisions of North Coleman Canyon and Divide Canyon.