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2017 Map of Tibbet Bench

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Tibbet Bench and the surrounding high plateaus define this corner of Kane County, where the desert landscape is carved by an intricate network of drainages and canyons. The map details the transition from the flat-topped mesas like Nipple Bench to the deep incisions of Tibbet Canyon and John Henry Canyon. These geological features shaped the early routes through the region, including Tippetts Canyon Rd and Smokey Hollow Rd, which navigate the elevation changes between the benches and the lower basins.

The southeastern corner includes a portion of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, marking the gateway to the massive reservoir system nearby. Water sources, vital for navigation and survival in this arid environment, are specifically identified, including Tibbet Spring, Clints Spring, and John Henry Spring. The map documents the relief of landmarks such as Stony Point and Mid Warm Creek Point, providing a precise record of the physical geography used by ranchers and early travelers.