2014 Map of The Big Knoll

About this map

Vermilion Cliffs dominates the southern reaches of this landscape, marking a sharp topographic break from the expansive Paria Plateau above. This high-desert terrain is characterized by a series of prominent rises including The Big Knoll, White Knolls, and Red Knolls, which punctuate the arid valleys. The map reveals the infrastructure required for land management in this environment, with a network of primitive routes like Little Valley Rd and Joes Tank Rd connecting essential water sources. These include Soap Creek Number Two Tank and Quaking Aspen Tank, alongside the vital Cottonwood Spring. The layout of Soap Creek Pasture and named depressions like Kid Pen Valley suggest a long-standing use of the area for cattle ranging and seasonal grazing across the high plateau.