2011 Map of Yellowjacket Canyon

About this map

White Cliffs and the Vermilion Cliffs dominate this arid landscape along the Utah-Arizona border, where geological transitions are marked by massive escarpments and shifting sands. The drainage system of Yellowjacket Canyon is fed by a series of isolated water sources including Yellowjacket Spring and Harris Springs, which likely served as vital landmarks for early travelers and cattlemen in this desert environment. Human activity is largely concentrated along County Hwy 43 and focused on the recreational opportunities provided by the Coral Pink Sand Dunes Campground and Ponderosa Grove Campground. In the southern reaches, the Moquith Mountains rise near Ed Lamb Point, while deep incisions like Hell Dive Canyon and South Fork Indian Canyon illustrate the complex erosion patterns that define the region's geography.