1970 Map of Flume Canyon

About this map

The Book Cliffs dominate this portion of Grand County, Utah, where deep drainage systems like Diamond Canyon and Flume Canyon carve through the high desert plateau. By the early 1970s, the landscape reflected a transition from traditional ranching toward energy extraction. Evidence of early resource exploration is seen in the Cisco Springs North Gas Field and scattered drill holes, while a corral and ford near the convergence of Cottonwood Canyon and Diamond Canyon suggest continued livestock movement. A network of jeep trails and older trails provides the primary access through this complex topography, connecting remote water sources like Oak Springs and unnamed springs tucked into the side canyons. The presence of Coal Canyon and Antone Canyon further emphasizes the mineral-focused nomenclature of this canyon-dissected terrain.