1956 Map of Escalante

About this map

Escalante serves as the primary hub in this mid-century survey of Southern Utah, a period of transition as the Glen Canyon Dam project began to reshape the landscape. The map specifically identifies areas designated to be submerged by the rising waters of Lake Powell, offering a rare look at the original canyons and bars before the reservoir's full expansion. To the south, the Navajo Indian Reservation spans across the Arizona border, centered around the massive Navajo Mountain. This era was also marked by industrial exploration, noted here by Uranium mining activity and the presence of isolated settlements like New Home and Piute Farms. The complex geological features of the Waterpocket Fold and the Straight Cliffs dominate the central terrain, while the eastern portion highlights the deep canyons of the Colorado River and the high peaks of Mount Ellen and Mount Hillers.