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1964 Map of Death Ridge

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Death Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

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Dixie National Forest defines the northwestern reaches of this 1964 survey, where the high terrain of Death Ridge descends into a complex network of canyons and washes. This remote section of the Colorado Plateau captures the boundary between Garfield Co and Kane Co in an era of minimal human intervention. The landscape is marked by essential water sources for livestock and wildlife, including Death Ridge Reservoir, Camp Spring, and Star Seep, which stand out against the arid canyon floors.

Evidence of resource exploration appears at a single Drill Hole near Little Valley Wash, while descriptive place names like Lonesome Pine Flat and Mossy Dell provide character to the otherwise stark topography. The drainage patterns of Right Hand Collet Canyon and Escalante Canyon reveal the erosional forces that have carved this region, offering a detailed record of the backcountry before modern recreation increased its accessibility.