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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

Upper Death Valley and Lower Death Valley dominate this landscape, revealing a high-desert environment defined by dramatic geological formations in Kane County. The Paria River cuts through the southwestern corner, while The Cockscomb forms a sharp topographic spine along the eastern edge, creating a natural barrier broken only by drainages like Cottonwood Creek.

Detailed mapping from the mid-1960s highlights unique natural landmarks such as Sam Pollock Arch and Starlight Arch, which stand as significant waypoints for those navigating the area's few Jeep Trails. The confluence of drainages into Hackberry Canyon and the presence of names like Rush Beds and Cads Crotch reflect a local vernacular tied to the early ranching and exploration history of this arid interior.