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2023 Map of Sooner Bench

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Sooner Bench
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Glen Canyon National Recreation Area dominates the eastern half of this terrain, where geologic landmarks like Sunset Natural Bridge and Broken Bow Arch define the canyon-cut landscape. The historical Hole In The Rock Rd winds through the northern and eastern sections, providing the primary access through this remote part of Kane County.

Water sources are critical to the character of this high desert, evidenced by Fortymile Spring, Pool Hollow Spring, and Soda Spring. These water points, along with named grazing areas like Spencer Flat and Sooner Bench, trace the long history of livestock movement and early exploration across the Kaiparowits Plateau and along the base of the Straight Cliffs. The map detail captures a network of seasonal washes and gulches, including Fortymile Gulch and Carcass Wash, which drain toward the Colorado River system.