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1964 Map of Calico Peak

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Calico Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Paria sits near the confluence of the Paria River and Cottonwood Creek, serving as a focal point for this high-desert landscape in the mid-1960s. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological features, most notably the towering ridge of The Cockscomb and the unique formation known as Cads Crotch. These ridges flank the drainage of Rush Beds, where several springs provide rare water sources in an otherwise arid environment.

Erosion and time have carved significant landmarks into the stone, including Sam Pollock Arch and Starlight Arch. The topographic detail follows the transitions between Upper Death Valley and Lower Death Valley, split by the deep incision of Hackberry Canyon. Local geography is further marked by Johnson Hole and Snake Creek to the north, while the presence of a Campground along the creek suggests the area’s role for early travelers and backcountry explorers navigating the rugged interior of Kane County.