1954 Map of Kanab SE

About this map

The high plateau country of southern Utah is defined here by the structured grid of Kanab, which sits at the base of the Vermilion Cliffs. In the mid-1950s, this area served as a vital junction between the high desert and the Kaibab Indian Reservation to the south. The landscape is deeply carved by numerous drainages including Tiny Canyon, Indian Canyon, and Hog Canyon, all feeding into the central corridor of Kanab Creek. Local infrastructure of the era is represented by a Landing Strip and a Gravel Pit south of the main settlement. Cultural history is etched into the terrain at the Cliff Dwellings located east of town, while water management is evident through features like Pugh Can, the Reservoir, and various dispersed springs.