2011 Map of Scorpion Gulch

About this map

The Escalante River carves a complex, winding path through this corner of Southern Utah, defining the primary drainage for a landscape shaped by ancient water action. As it meanders southeast, it is joined by Moody Creek, a tributary that drains the northern reaches of the quadrangle. The topography is dominated by dramatic canyon systems, including the deeply etched profiles of Middle Moody Canyon and East Moody Canyon, which converge toward the river valley. Further south, the namesake Scorpion Gulch provides a narrow passage through the high desert terrain. This 2011 survey illustrates a region where the natural geology remains the primary feature, with no roads or settlements interrupting the intricate network of canyons and riparian corridors that characterize the Escalante basin.