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1964 Map of Canaan Peak

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Canaan Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Canaan Peak rises as a prominent landmark within this 1964 survey of southern Utah's high desert landscape. The map covers a significant portion of the Dixie National Forest, detailing a network of remote transportation routes including several Jeep Trails and Pack Trails that navigate the complex drainage systems of Horse Spring Canyon and Henrieville Creek. The Salt Lake Meridian bisects the terrain, providing a formal surveying anchor for the wild topography defined by The Blues and the striking linear formation of The Cockscomb.

Seasonal water management and livestock movement are suggested by the presence of numerous named water sources like Horse Spring, Mild Spring, and the extensive Mud Spring Wash. The boundary between Garfield and Kane Counties is clearly delineated as it traverses Headquarters Valley, offering researchers a clear view of the geopolitical divisions in this part of the Colorado Plateau before modern development altered local access.