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1954 Map of Fruita, 1957 Print
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1954 Map of Fruita

USGS Topo · Published 1957

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Fruita serves as the primary outpost on the western edge of this 1954 survey, situated near the confluence of Sulphur Creek and the Fremont River. This landscape is dominated by the stratigraphic uplift of Capitol Reef, where erosion has carved features such as Hickman Natural Bridge and Chimney Rock. To the east, the Caineville Reef and South Caineville Mesa provide a natural barrier, while the Caineville Ditch indicates early irrigation efforts along the river flats. The map documents an era before significant paving, where travel relied on the Hartnet Trail and various unmaintained routes through Cathedral Valley and across the Red Desert. Named landmarks like Danish Hill and Miners Mountain reflect the local history of mining and prospecting in this geological complex.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain