1985 Map of Burnt Cabin Creek

About this map

The high plateau of Cedar Point and Bug Point dominates this 1980s landscape on the Utah Colorado border, where deep drainages like Monument Canyon and Coal Bed Canyon carve through the terrain. The map records a sparse settlement pattern tied to ranching and local infrastructure, evidenced by scattered storage bins, a Corral, and the Cedar Cem. Water sources were critical in this arid environment, with several named points of interest such as Burnt Cabin Spring, Oak Spring, and Bug Spring providing vital resources away from the larger seasonal flows of Burnt Cabin Creek. The survey also documents localized industrial activity, including a Gravel Pit and a remote Drill Hole, reflecting the mid-20th-century exploration of the region's natural resources.