1964 Map of Griffin Point

About this map

The Escalante Mountains dominate this 1964 survey, characterized by the high plateaus of Griffin Top and Barney Top. This high-altitude landscape in the Dixie National Forest reveals a mid-century reliance on seasonal resources and small-scale extraction. Resource activity is evident at the Corn Creek Mine and Cherry Creek Mine, both situated near the canyon floors where water is more accessible. Water management is centered around the North Creek Reservoir in the northeast corner, while a network of a Pack Trail and a Jeep Trail provide the primary access through rugged drainages like Birch Canyon and Spencer Canyon. The map records a time before extensive modern road development, where land use was defined by mining, forestry, and the early recreational footprint at Twin Trees Campground.