1964 Map of Canaan Creek

About this map

Dixie National Forest covers much of this high-plateau landscape, where drainage patterns define the rugged topography of Garfield County. In the mid-1960s, the area's economic activity was largely driven by natural resource exploration, as evidenced by a labeled Oil Well in the west and several Prospects along the eastern edge near Alvey Wash. The intricate network of canyons, including Mitchell Canyon and Coal Bed Canyon, shows how water has carved the terrain over time. Central to the map is the confluence of high-altitude valleys and creek systems, with Canaan Creek and Willow Creek cutting through the center while the broader Upper Valley and Upper Valley Creek dominate the northwest. This survey is particularly useful for those tracing early mid-century resource extraction points and the established trail system, such as the Jeep Trail winding through the eastern wash.