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1981 Map of Bridger Point

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Bridger Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

East Clark Bench dominates the center of this 1981 survey, illustrating a remote stretch of the desert landscape along the border of Utah and Arizona. The terrain transition is marked by dramatic geological features like The Rimrocks to the north and the deep incisions of Paria River Canyon and Buckskin Gulch to the southwest. This map records the minimal human footprint of the era, consisting primarily of utility-focused sites and transit infrastructure.

Water-management and communications points like Church Well, a well, and a Radio Tower indicate the essential needs of the high-desert environment. Settlement is sparse, limited to a Trailer Park near the northeastern edge of the bench. The survey also preserves the winding paths of 4wd tracks and Highway 89 as they navigate the plateau, providing a detailed record for those tracing old backcountry routes and geographical boundaries near Bridger Point.