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1966 Map of Bryce Point

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Bryce Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Pink Cliffs of southern Utah create a striking geological divide on this 1960s survey, separating the high Paunsaugunt Plateau from the intricate erosional features below. Within Bryce Canyon National Park, the map identifies famous spires and formations including the Wall of Windows, the Fairy Castle, and the dramatic Silent City. This era of the park reflects established recreational infrastructure, from the Sunset Campground to scenic overlooks like Inspiration Point and Paria View.

Beyond the park boundary in the Dixie National Forest, the landscape shifts toward the drainage of the East Fork Sevier River and the Tropic Reservoir. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Johnson Ranch (Site) on Sheep Creek, a reminder of earlier pastoral life in this high-altitude environment. The map also traces various ways through the terrain, such as the Jeep Trail through Noon Canyon and the Wash Trail, illustrating how these remote canyons were navigated before modern paving.