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1986 Map of Angel Point

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Angel Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Angel Point and the complex drainage systems of the San Rafael Desert dominate this 1980s landscape in Wayne County. The map captures a transition between high mesas and deeply incised desert washes, most notably the three branches of North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork Robbers Roost Canyon. These labyrinthine corridors feed into the larger plateau system, where the isolated Landing Strip provides a solitary mark of modern infrastructure amidst the natural terrain.

To the south, the topographic relief drops sharply toward the Dirty Devil River, which carves along the bottom corner of the sheet near Bull Pasture. The convergence of No Mans and Larry Canyon illustrates the erosion patterns characteristic of this part of Utah. For those studying land use and historical hydrology, the placement of Lost Spring and various cattle-related features offers insight into the practical challenges of ranching and navigation in such an arid, dissected environment.