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1954 Map of Elk Ridge 2 SE

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Elk Ridge 2 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Manti-La Sal National Forest dominates this topographic landscape in San Juan County, revealing the intricate drainage patterns of the high plateaus during the mid-1950s. The terrain is defined by dramatic vertical relief, where flat-topped mesas like North Long Point and Deadman Point drop sharply into deep, winding gorges such as Dark Canyon and Poison Canyon.

Evidence of remote administrative and recreational use appears at the Gooseberry Ranger Sta and the clearing at Chimney Park. Local hydrology is marked by the presence of Duck Lake and scattered upland springs. Transportation in this era was limited to rugged paths like the Drift Trail, which navigated the complex topography between Steamboat Point and the various cattle pastures of Horse Pasture Canyon.