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1985 Map of Gold Bar Canyon

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Gold Bar Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Colorado River carves a deep, winding path through the center of this 1985 survey, defining the transition between the high plateaus and the industrial activities at Potash. This landscape is marked by extreme elevation changes, from the expansive Big Flat and Arths Pasture in the northwest down to the river bottoms. The map captures the specialized infrastructure of the era, including a radio tower, tailings, and evaporation ponds near the river.

Natural landmarks and designated lands dominate the topography, with Dead Horse Point State Park occupying the high ground in the southwest and a portion of Arches National Park in the northeast. Notable geological features such as Gemini Arch, Gold Bar Arch, and The Jug Handle are documented alongside historic routes like the Bootlegger Trail. The confluence of massive canyons including Bull Canyon and Day Canyon illustrates the complex drainage systems feeding the river valley.