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2017 Map of The Knoll

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Canyonlands National Park borders the southern reaches of this landscape, where the high plateau of Big Flat drops away into a complex system of drainage and erosion. The terrain is defined by deep incisions like Hell Roaring Canyon and South Fork Mineral Canyon, which reveal the geologic layers of Grand County. Landmarks such as Jewel Tibbetts Arch and the prominent Beehive Butte provide navigational anchors in an area where the water is scarce, marked only by the isolated Big Flat Reservoir.

Transport through this country relies on a network of named tracks and loops, including the historic Chisholm Trail and the expansive White Rim Trail. These routes follow the natural contours of the land, connecting points like Whitbeck Rock and the high vantage of The Knoll. The map details a transition from the open grazing of Arths Pasture to the confined corridors of Middle Fork Shafer Canyon, illustrating the challenging geography that has historically shaped movement and land use in this part of Utah.