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1983 Map of Bottleneck Peak

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Bottleneck Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

San Rafael River carves a deep, winding course through this central Utah landscape, defining the transition between the plateau of The Wedge and the southern Limestone Bench. The river's path through the Little Grand Canyon is marked by sharp elevation changes and significant erosion, creating prominent landmarks like Bottleneck Peak and Assembly Hall Peak. This 1983 edition captures the remote character of the area, where water is the primary architect of the terrain, seen in the numerous labels for a spring and the confluence at Buckhorn Wash.

Resource extraction and recreational access are both evident here. Small-scale mining operations, simply labeled Mines or Mine, appear along the edges of Calf Mesa, while a solitary Campground near the river suggests the area's use for outdoor travel. Long-standing pathways like the Good Water Trail follow the canyon rims, providing access to overlooks of the intricate drainage systems and high points like Window Blind Peak.