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2020 Map of Steep Creek Bench

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Steep Creek Bench
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Dixie National Forest and the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument meet in this high-desert landscape, dominated by intricate canyon systems and uplifted benches. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, notably at Impossible Peak and along the eastern edge where Circle Cliffs descend into deep drainages. Significant landmarks like Lamanite Arch and The Gulch highlight the area's geological character, while water sources such as Steep Cr and Deer Cr carve through the sandstone.

Transportation through this isolated section of Garfield County relies on historical routes including the Burr Trl in the southeast and the Long Neck Trail which traverses the northern heights. These paths provide access to high points like Steep Creek Bench and Rattlesnake Bench. The drainage patterns, from Cottonwood Canyon to Long Canyon, illustrate the erosional forces that have shaped this portion of the Colorado Plateau.