2014 Map of Yellowjacket Canyon

About this map

Vermilion Cliffs and the Moquith Mountains define the high-desert topography of this Kane County region along the Utah border. This landscape is characterized by a complex network of drainage systems including Yellowjacket Canyon, Cottonwood Canyon, and Indian Canyon. The availability of water in this arid environment is recorded through numerous named sources such as Yellowjacket Spring, Harris Springs, and Willow Spring, which likely served as vital landmarks for early travelers and cattlemen. Significant relief is found at Ed Lamb Point and within the deep cuts of Art Canyon and Cougar Canyon. Human transit through this section of the Kaibab plateau is largely restricted to established tracks like Sand Dunes Rd and Hancock Rd, reflecting the remote and challenging nature of the terrain in the early 21st century.