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1987 Map of Fruita

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Fruita
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Fruita sits as a quiet focal point within the dramatic geologic structures of Capitol Reef National Park during the late 1980s. The settlement occupies a rare stretch of cultivable land where Sulphur Creek meets the Fremont River, providing a stark contrast to the surrounding Waterpocket Fold. This massive monocline dominates the western portion of the map, revealing the intricate drainage patterns of Grand Wash and Cohab Canyon.

To the east, the landscape opens into the South Desert and Blue Flats, separated from the high mesas by the sheer cliffs of Capitol Reef. Notable landmarks such as Hickman Natural Bridge and Horse Mesa are documented alongside hydrologic features like Deep Creek and Dry Wash. The presence of the Levee along the river highlights the ongoing management of this arid environment, while topographical markers like Danish Hill and The Notch identify specific high points in this complex terrain.