2017 Map of The Barracks

About this map

The East Fork Virgin River carves a deep path through southern Utah, defining the dramatic geology of The Barracks and the adjacent Parunuweap Canyon. This 2017 survey details a landscape where water and elevation dictate the terrain, from the high Buffalo Ridge and White Cliffs down to the recessed shelter of Elephant Cove. The western edge of the map includes a portion of Zion National Park, highlighting the park's eastern boundary and its connectivity to backcountry routes like the E Rim Trail. Remote water sources such as Clear Cr, Shunes Cr, and Meadow Cr are vital features in this arid environment. The map provides clear evidence of the area's limited accessibility, showing only a few primitive routes like Poverty Rd and the N Fork Co Rd navigating the complex system of canyons and washes including Poverty Wash and Mineral Gulch.