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2020 Map of Tibbet Bench

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Tibbet Bench
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Tibbet Bench and Nipple Bench dominate this high desert landscape within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The terrain is defined by complex drainage systems and eroded escarpments, including the deeply cut Clints Canyon and Wesses Canyon. Water sources are vital but scattered, marked by points like John Henry Spring and Tibbet Spring, which historically supported ranching or early travel through this arid region.

Modern access is facilitated by the unpaved corridor of Smokey Hollow Rd, which follows the north-south alignment of Smokey Hollow. The map traces the winding paths of ephemeral watercourses such as Wahweap Creek and Warm Cr as they move toward the Colorado River system. This 2020 survey illustrates how federal land management and natural topography maintain the character of the southern Utah wilderness.