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1963 Map of Bowknot Bend

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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Green River carves a dramatic path through the high desert of Eastern Utah, where the extreme meanders of Trin-Alcove Bend and the namesake Bowknot Bend showcase a landscape defined by deep erosion. This mid-century survey reflects an era of atomic-age exploration, mapped in cooperation with the Atomic Energy Commission. It documents the Hey Joe Mine tucked within a side canyon, alongside numerous mineral-related Drill Holes that signal the region's 1950s uranium prospecting rush. Water sources are vital landmarks in this arid terrain, including Moonshine Spring, Keg Spring, and Old Man Spring. The topography transitions from the high Gruvers Mesa down to the river bottoms, such as Bull Bottom and Oak Bottom, which provided rare accessible ground along the winding Labyrinth Canyon.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1963
Date Published1971
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain