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2020 Map of Sugarloaf Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Canyonlands National Park and the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area converge in this high-desert landscape, defined by intricate drainage systems and dramatic geological formations. The prominent Sugarloaf Butte stands as a landmark above the surrounding plateaus, where the Horseshoe Canyon Trail winds through deep incisions in the earth. The map documents a complex network of canyons and seasonal watercourses, including Bluejohn Canyon, Water Canyon, and Big Spring Canyon.

High plateaus such as The Spur and High Spur offer a stark contrast to the low-lying Antelope Valley, while localized water sources like Willow Spring and Windy Point Spring mark critical points in an otherwise arid environment. These features illustrate the erosion-carved topography that characterizes the border of Emery and Wayne counties, providing a detailed record of the remote backcountry at the time of the survey.