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1950 Map of Antelope Peak

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Antelope Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Antelope Peak and the surrounding Antelope Range dominate this mid-century topographic record, where the high desert terrain transitions sharply into the southern reach of the Escalante Desert. The landscape is defined by its water sources and distinct geological markers, such as the prominent flat-topped Table Butte to the north and the clustered Three Peaks in the east.

Surface water was critical for navigation and grazing in this arid Iron County environment, with Antelope Springs and Rock Spring providing essential waypoints. The linear path of Antelope Road cuts across the center of the sheet, providing a primary corridor through the drainage systems of Urie Hollow and Chloride Canyon. This survey captures the region just as modern aerial mapping techniques were being refined, preserving the exact locations of these vital desert springs and landmarks before later development.