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1988 Map of Cleopatras Chair

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Cleopatras Chair
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Orange Cliffs define the topography of this high desert region in Wayne County, where the Green River carves through the northeastern corner at Stillwater Canyon. This 1988 survey illustrates the primitive transportation network of the era, dominated by 4wd tracks that provide the only access across the Benches and through the deep incisions of Millard Canyon.

At the center of the sheet, the iconic monolith of Cleopatras Chair stands as a primary landmark within the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The map reveals a transition between federal lands, with Canyonlands National Park occupying the eastern and southern portions of the quadrangle. Significant river features like Bonita Bend and the broad Anderson Bottom suggest the historical importance of the river corridor for early exploration and navigation through this arid plateau.