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1980 Map of Escalante

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Escalante
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Escalante and the nearby settlements of Henrieville and Boulder Town anchor this 1980 study of south-central Utah's high desert plateaus. The landscape is defined by massive structural features like the Straight Cliffs and the Kaiparowits Plateau, showing a region where geography dictates human movement. Water sources are scarce but critical, evidenced by the Wide Hollow Reservoir and the drainage network of the Escalante River carving through Death Hollow.

The mapping reveals the proximity of protected lands, including the Capitol Reef National Park and the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. Transportation is limited to routes like Utah 12 and the Escalante Airport, highlighting the isolation of these communities during the late twentieth century. Diverse landmarks such as the Waterpocket Fold and The Circle Cliffs illustrate the complex geology that draws researchers and explorers to this corner of Garfield County.