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1987 Map of Bear Canyon
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1987 Map of Bear Canyon

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Capitol Reef National Park and Dixie National Forest converge in this high-desert canyon landscape, where the geological drama of the Circle Cliffs and Dry Bench dominates the terrain. This 1980s provisional map details a network of narrow drainages including Bear Canyon, Coleman Canyon, and the winding Tantalus Creek. The map records specific points of geological interest such as Natural Arches and Oak Creek Point, alongside several unnamed Prospect and Prospects sites that suggest mid-to-late 20th-century mineral exploration. Unlike many desert quadrangles, this area is defined by its deep forks and washes like Fivemile Wash and Maverick Draw, which serve as the primary conduits through the complex topography of the Waterpocket Fold region. The absence of permanent structures highlights the isolation of Jorgenson Flat during this era, with only primitive 4WD tracks providing access to these remote canyons.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1987
Date Published1987
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 26.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain