1964 Map of Escalante

About this map

Escalante serves as the primary hub of activity in this 1960s survey, situated where Alvey Wash and Pine Creek converge toward the Escalante River. The town layout is clearly defined, showing the High Sch, a Substation, and a local Cem on its eastern edge. To the west, the Escalante Petrified Forest State Reserve transitions into the Black Hills, while the northern reaches of the map are dominated by the high elevations of the Dixie National Forest. This era shows a landscape managed for both preservation and utility, featuring a Gaging Station on the river and the Escalante Municipal Airport to the south. The dramatic topography is marked by deep incisions like Death Hollow and broad high-ground features such as Antone Flat and Big Flat, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the high desert plateau.