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2017 Map of Tropic Reservoir

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Tropic Reservoir sits as a central water source in this high-altitude landscape where the borders of Dixie National Forest and Bryce Canyon National Park meet. The geography is defined by the massive Paunsaugunt Plateau, dropping away into the dramatic verticality of Sunset Cliffs and Pink Cliffs. This 2017 survey reveals a sophisticated network of recreational routes, ranging from the long-distance Great Western Trail to specialized paths like the Paunsaugunt ATV Trail and the Under the Rim Trail skirting the canyon floor.

Water distribution follows the deeply eroded drainages of the E Fork Sevier River and Upper Kanab Cr, which have carved notable landmarks such as the Bryce Natural Bridge and Agua Canyon. The map documents a transition in land use, showing how legacy features like Proctor Canyon are now primarily managed for public forest and park access, with numerous connectors like the Blubber Creek Connector linking the various trail systems.