2017 Map of Silver Falls Bench

About this map

The Escalante River carves a winding path through this portion of Garfield County, defining a landscape of deep canyons and prominent plateaus. Within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, the topography is marked by significant drainage systems including Harris Wash and the tributary waters of Silver Falls Cr. This environment is characterized by its series of distinct benches—elevated flatlands such as Little Bown Bench, Big Bown Bench, and the namesake Silver Falls Bench—which dominate the spaces between the river's entrenched meanders. To the north, the sharp descent into Death Hollow illustrates the dramatic vertical relief found throughout the region. A solitary Trail serves as the primary artery through this corridor, tracing the high ground above the canyon floor and providing a point of reference for navigating the complex hydrology of the Dry Fork and other local waterways.