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2011 Map of West Clark Bench

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of West Clark Bench
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Adairville and the winding course of the Paria River define the northeastern corner of this high-desert plateau. The landscape is characterized by prominent geologic formations and remote basins, such as Fivemile Valley and Sand Gulch, which are framed by the towering heights of Fivemile Mountain and Johnson Store Butte. This territory, largely managed as the Paria Canyon Primitive Area, reveals a pattern of seasonal water sources including Whitehouse Spring and Calf Spring, which were historically essential for travelers and ranching interests in this arid region.

Transportation corridors like House Rock Valley Rd and Long Valley Rd cut across the flats of West Clark Bench and Dry Lake Flat, providing access to isolated landmarks like Steamboat Rock and the Whitehouse Trailhead. The presence of the White House near the river bank suggests a focal point for early activity in a territory where names like The Dive and West Cove describe the dramatic breaks in the elevation.