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2020 Map of Whitbeck Knoll

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The San Rafael Desert defines this high-altitude landscape in eastern Utah, where deep drainages like North Fork Robbers Roost Canyon and Bluejohn Canyon carve through the plateau. Significant topographic landmarks including Whitbeck Knoll and Sheep Knoll rise above the surrounding flats, providing orientation in a region dominated by ephemeral washes such as Antelope Valley Wash and North Spring Wash.

Scarce water sources are carefully documented, including Village Home Spring, Hooch Spring, and Buffalo Pond, which traditionally served as vital stopping points in this arid environment. The map details a network of unpaved routes, most notably the Lower San Rafael Rd and Rafael Rd, which follow the natural contours of Middle Canyon and Antelope Valley. The boundary with Wayne County appears at the southern edge, marking the transition between remote administrative jurisdictions.