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2017 Map of Ship Mountain Point

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Ship Mountain Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Ship Mtn Point stands as a central high point in this high-desert landscape of Kane County, where the topography is defined by intricate drainage systems and dramatic plateaus. This 2017 survey details a network of named benches including Caine Bench, Dry Bench, and Fourmile Bench, which descend toward deep-cut features like Wesses Canyon and Stony Point Canyon. The drainage pattern is led by Last Chance Cr and East Chance Cr in the north, while the southern reaches are marked by the curiously named Dirty Devil and Smoky Hollow.

Modern access is preserved via the Smoky Mountain Road, which traverses the eastern half of the map near Smoky Mtn. Land navigation in this area relies on prominent local landmarks such as Pilot Rock and Pilot Knoll, which have likely served as orientation points for generations of travelers. The map also captures several springs and tanks, including Drip Tank, highlighting the critical locations of water in this arid environment.