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2023 Map of The Knoll

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Canyonlands National Park borders the southern reaches of this plateau landscape, where the high mesa of Big Flat meets a complex system of deep drainages. The topography is defined by significant natural landmarks such as Beehive Butte and Whitbeck Rock, which rise above the surrounding terrain. Early-21st-century access to this remote region is facilitated by a network of primitive routes and trails, including the Gemini Bridges Trl and Island in the Sky Rd.

Surface water is a defining scarcity here, with the Big Flat Reservoir and Crips Hole marking vital points in an otherwise arid environment. The map details the intricate descent from Mineral Point into Hell Roaring Canyon and Mineral Canyon, illustrating the sheer verticality that historically challenged travel through Grand County. These geological features, alongside Jewel Tibbetts Arch, represent the characteristic erosion patterns of the Colorado Plateau.