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2014 Map of Sweetwater Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Widtsoe stands as a focal point in this high-plateau landscape of Garfield County, situated on the edge of Johns Valley. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, rising from the valley floor up to the prominent heights of Griffin Top and Barney Top. Much of the area is protected within the Dixie National Forest, where deep incisions like Escalante Canyon and Spencer Canyon carve through the Escalante Mountains.

Transport through this rugged region relies on historic routes such as the Old Escalante Rd and E Main Canyon-Sweetwater Rd, which navigate the complex drainage systems of Sweetwater Cr and Horse Cr. Notable landmarks like Horse Creek Top and the secluded Horse Lake illustrate the transition between open range and the densely folded geology of the plateau. For those tracing the evolution of public lands and mountain settlements, the map provides a clear view of the relationship between early roadways and the natural draws of Manning Hollow and Mud Spring Draw.