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1987 Map of Clay Point

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Clay Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Clay Point dominates this high desert landscape in Garfield County, marking a dramatic convergence of protected lands and intricate canyon systems. The map depicts the rugged boundary where Capitol Reef National Park meets the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, illustrating a terrain defined by deep incisions like Clay Canyon and Long Canyon.

Water management in this arid environment is evident through a series of small, isolated catchments including Clay Point Reservoir, Tom Canyon Reservoir, and Bliss Reservoir. Significant landforms such as Middle Point and Hare Mesa are punctuated by drainages like Bullfrog Creek and Saleratus Wash. The presence of Fourmile Spring and the lone designated route of Pine Lane suggest the limited but vital infrastructure required for ranching or park access during the late twentieth century.