2014 Map of Steep Creek Bench

About this map

The Dixie National Forest covers much of this high-plateau terrain, characterized by a series of dramatic geographic benches and deep-cut canyons. The central Steep Creek Bench is flanked by several prominent drainages, including Steep Cr and Frisky Cr, while the southeastern corner is defined by the Circle Cliffs and King Bench. This landscape is marked by unique geologic formations such as Lamanite Arch and the appropriately named Impossible Peak in the northeast. Transportation through this remote stretch of Garfield County is limited primarily to the winding path of Burr Trail Rd, which snakes across the southern portion of the quadrangle. The map reveals the intricate drainage patterns of Slickrock Canyon and Cottonwood Canyon, providing a clear record of the area's hydrology and land partitions before more recent environmental changes.