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1954 Map of Harts Point

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Harts Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Dugout Ranch and Wilson Ranch stand as primary outposts of human habitation in this 1950s study of the high desert plateau. The landscape is defined by the massive uplift of Harts Point and Bridger Jack Mesa, where deep incisions like Lavender Canyon and Davis Canyon reveal the complex erosion of the Colorado Plateau. Significant archaeological and geological landmarks are recorded, including Petroglyphs, a Cliff Dwelling, and a Natural Arch.

Evidence of early exploration and modern utility appear side-by-side, from various Prospect sites and a remote Landing Strip to the distinctive silhouettes of North Six-shooter Peak and South Six-shooter Peak. The drainage network, centered on Indian Creek, highlights the critical importance of seasonal water in this arid environment, marked by numerous named pockets and washes like Salt Creek Pocket and Bogus Pocket.