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2014 Map of Sego Canyon

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Sego Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Sego sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in the shadows of the Book Cliffs. This 2014 survey captures the dramatic topography of the canyon country, where intricate drainage systems like Thompson Wash and Nash Wash have carved deep paths through the plateau. For those researching local history or genealogy, the Sego Cem is a primary landmark situated near the junction of Sego Canyon and its many offshoots, including Thompson Canyon.

The landscape is defined by its complex network of seasonal watercourses and steep-walled canyons, from the northern Sagers Canyon to the southern reaches of Bootlegger Wash. These features represent the classic geomorphology of the region, providing a detailed look at the named terrain of Grand County. The map details the various “hands” of the canyons, such as Right Hand Thompson Canyon and Left Hand Nash Wash, which illustrate how generations of travelers and surveyors have partitioned this environment.