2020 Map of Slickrock Bench

About this map

Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument dominates this Kane County landscape, revealing a complex drainage system defined by deep washes and high benches. The terrain is bifurcated by Cottonwood Canyon Rd, which serves as the primary artery through this high desert region. Notable elevation shifts are evident between the Upper Slickrock and Lower Slickrock areas, while the Slickrock Bench provides a prominent plateau above the surrounding canyons. This survey documents the intricate network of seasonal waterways like Hackberry Cr and Rock Springs Cr, which have carved significant landmarks such as Hackberry Canyon and Death Valley Draw. For those studying the hydrology and landforms of Southern Utah, the map shows the transition from the broad flats of Big Dry Valley to the more contained basins like Johnson Hole, illustrating the erosional patterns of the Colorado Plateau.