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1953 Map of Gunsight Butte, 1956 Print
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1953 Map of Gunsight Butte

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Colorado River carves a deep, winding path through this corner of Kane and San Juan Counties in the early 1950s, long before the construction of Glen Canyon Dam altered the landscape forever. The map captures the river's original course at the Crossing of the Fathers, a site of profound historical significance where Spanish explorers once traversed the waters. This pre-inundation perspective reveals the intricate canyon systems of Gunsight Canyon and Croton Canyon as they were before the reservoir was filled.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1956
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain