2011 Map of Silver Falls Bench

About this map

Escalante River meanders through this portion of Garfield County, marking a landscape defined by deep drainages and high plateaus. The 2011 survey highlights the intricate desert hydrography, where Harris Wash joins the river amidst a network of seasonal and perennial watercourses. Central to the map is Silver Falls Bench, a significant landform overlooking the path of Silver Falls Creek. This drainage system is further detailed by the North Fork Silver Falls Creek and the Dry Fork, illustrating the complex erosional patterns that characterize the region's topography. The map reveals a wilderness area with very little human infrastructure, focusing instead on the natural orientation of the canyons and the relationship between the elevated benches and the riverbed below.