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1956 Map of Escalante

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Escalante
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The town of Escalante serves as the primary outpost in this sweeping study of the Colorado Plateau, where the massive Waterpocket Fold and the Kaiparowits Plateau dominate the landscape. This 1950s-era data, updated in 1970, captures the region's geography before the full expansion of Lake Powell was complete. To the south, the Navajo Indian Reservation meets the Colorado River and San Juan River, while isolated outposts like Ticaboo and The Post appear alongside historical remnants such as the Adairville (ruins).

Industrial activity is noted through scattered mining operations, including the Starvation Mine, Del Monte Mine, and Happy Jack Mine. The transition from the high elevations of the Henry Mountains to the depths of Coyote Gulch and Death Hollow illustrates a territory defined by sharp verticality. National significance is evident in the inclusion of Capitol Reef National Monument, Natural Bridges National Monument, and the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, reflecting the shift toward conservation and recreation during the mid-20th century.