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2017 Map of Swallow Canyon

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Swallow Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Green River carves a winding path through the high desert landscape of the Uinta Mountains near the border of Colorado and Utah. This area, historically significant as part of the Browns Park region, is defined by dramatic elevation changes and a network of ephemeral watercourses. Notable topographic features such as Swallow Canyon and Crouse Canyon demonstrate the erosive power of water in this arid environment, while prominent overlooks like Kings Point offer views across the river basin.

Evidence of local navigation and land use is found in the naming of numerous drainages, including Yellow Jacket Draw, Marshall Draw, and Pitt Draw. Transport across the terrain is facilitated by Browns Park Rd and the Beaver Creek Trail, which navigate the northern reaches of the quadrangle. The map captures the remote character of the Colorado-Utah state line where the river transitions from the open flats of the park into narrower canyon walls.