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2014 Map of Straight Canyon

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Straight Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The N Fork Virgin River carves a deep path through this section of the Dixie National Forest, defining a landscape of high plateaus and intricate drainage systems. High-elevation features like The Plains and Horse Knoll overlook a series of steep canyons, including Straight Canyon, Ashdown Canyon, and Rosy Canyon. The presence of numerous water sources such as Upper Bear Spring, Lower Bear Spring, and Bulloch Spring indicates the critical importance of water management in this arid environment.

Industrial and agricultural utility is hinted at through landmarks like Table Bench and the winding course of Orderville Gulch in the southern reaches. Local family or historical names are preserved in features like Millet Point and Bauer Canyon. The map also details the early 21st-century road network, including CO Road 89W14 and several residential circles, showing the intersection of forest management and local access.