2017 Map of Fruita

About this map

The settlement of Fruita serves as the focal point of this 2017 survey, located where the Fremont River cuts through the high desert geology of Capitol Reef National Park. The map documents a landscape defined by the massive geologic uplift of the Waterpocket Fold, showing the intricate network of canyons and mesas that shaped local travel and habitation. To the east, the Aldrich Cem remains as a tangible connection to the early residents who navigated this complex terrain.