1970 Map of Flume Canyon

About this map

The Book Cliffs dominate this eastern Utah landscape, where deeply etched drainages like Diamond Canyon and Flume Canyon reveal a geography defined by its natural resources. In the early 1970s, industrial activity centered on the Cisco Springs North Gas Field and a broader Oil and Gas Field to the east. These energy extraction sites are marked by numerous Drill Holes, while a solitary Mine is noted in the central breaks. Human presence is otherwise sparse and functional, indicated by a Corral and a network of Jeep Trails that navigate the terrain between Oak Springs and Cottonwood Wash. The map records a specific moment in Grand County's transition from traditional ranching landmarks to a modern energy landscape during the peak of regional petroleum exploration.