2014 Map of Woodenshoe Buttes

About this map

Natural Bridges National Monument anchors the southern boundary of this high-plateau landscape, where the waters of White Canyon Cr have carved deep into the sandstone. This 2014 survey documents a territory defined by its topographic extremes, from the distinct twin peaks of Bears Ears in the southeast to the sheer cliffs of Woodenshoe Buttes. Much of the northern and eastern reaches fall within the Manti-La Sal National Forest, a region characterized by named landforms such as The Hideout and Dry Mesa. A network of backcountry routes, including Deer Flat Rd and Woodenshoe Rd, provides access to remote drainages like Peavine Canyon and Cheesebox Canyon. The map preserves the specific nomenclature of the livestock and hunting era, seen in labels like Upper Lost Parks and Elmers Field Rd, illustrating how human activity is confined to the more accessible flats and canyon floors.