1981 Map of Bridger Point

About this map

East Clark Bench dominates this high-desert landscape on the border of Utah and Arizona, where 1970s photogrammetric mapping captures a region defined by dramatic vertical relief and sparse human infrastructure. The northern reaches are characterized by the jagged edges of The Rimrocks, while the southern portion drops precipitously into the deep incisions of Paria River Canyon and Buckskin Gulch. Human presence is concentrated along the corridor of Route 89, marked by a small Trailer Park and Church Well. The terrain transition is stark, moving from the broad expanse of Flat Top down toward the intricate drainages of Judd Hollow and Bridger Canyon. This survey provides a precise look at the landforms of the Colorado Plateau before modern development, including the prominent landmark of Bridger Point near the state line.