1954 Map of Coates Creek

About this map

The Colorado River and Dolores River carve through high desert plateaus along the Utah-Colorado border, creating a landscape of massive sandstone formations and deep canyons. This mid-century survey, produced in cooperation with the Atomic Energy Commission, reflects an era of intense resource exploration in the Colorado Plateau. High plateaus like Sevenmile Mesa, Steamboat Mesa, and Blue Chief Mesa dominate the topography, punctuated by isolated landmarks such as Big Triangle and Little Triangle.