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2011 Map of Sooner Bench

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sooner Bench
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Hole In The Rock Rd winds through this high desert terrain, tracing a historic path across Sooner Bench. This 2011 survey documents a landscape defined by its isolated water sources and dramatic geological formations, such as Dance Hall Rock and Lone Rock in the northern reaches. The drainage network is intricately mapped, featuring the Left Fork Fortymile Gulch and the seasonal flows of Carcass Wash and Sooner Wash.

Water remains the primary focal point for local history and survival in this arid environment. Named springs like Cottonwood Spring, Soda Spring, and Fiftymile Spring appear along the base of the primary ridges. The inclusion of 50 Mile Bench Rd and landmarks like Blondie Knoll and Cave Point provide essential navigation points for modern explorers and those studying the legacy of the Hole-in-the-Rock expedition.