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2023 Map of Sweetwater Creek

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Sweetwater Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Johns Valley and the western edge of the Escalante Mountains define this high-altitude landscape in the Dixie National Forest. The settlement of Widtsoe is positioned near the junction of Old Escalante Rd and the Great Western Trl, illustrating the historical connectivity of this remote region. The map captures a complex drainage system where Sweetwater Creek cuts through Escalante Canyon, fed by numerous hollows such as Hurricane Hollow and Manning Hollow.

High plateaus including Griffin Top and Barney Top dominate the eastern and southern reaches, while the presence of Horse Lake near the northern border provides a rare instance of standing water in this drainage-heavy terrain. The network of paths, ranging from the Snowmobile Trl to the Great Western Trl Pine Lake Rd, highlights how the modern landscape is utilized for recreation and resource management within the national forest system.