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1966 Map of Bryce Canyon

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Bryce Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Paunsaugunt Plateau and Emery Valley define this mid-1960s landscape, where high-altitude ranching and nascent tourism converged. Near the entrance to Bryce Canyon National Park, Rubys Inn stands as a focal point for the region's development. The map meticulously documents the transition from the forested heights of the Dixie National Forest to the dramatic formations of the Pink Cliffs, revealing a terrain managed for both conservation and utility.

Water management is evident through the winding Tropic Ditch and the Sevier River drainage, while named formations like Chinese Wall, Mormon Temple, and Tower Bridge illustrate the early naming conventions of the park's geological features. Infrastructure such as an Airway Beacon, several Borrow Pits, and a Substation near Syrett Hollow trace the modernization of this part of Garfield County as it became a more accessible destination.