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1985 Map of Kane Gulch

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Kane Gulch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Natural Bridges National Monument anchors the northwestern corner of this 1985 survey, where the deep incisions of White Canyon and Armstrong Canyon meet. The landscape is defined by the high, flat expanses of the Grand Gulch Plateau and Cedar Mesa, broken by a complex network of drainage systems. The map documents a sparsely inhabited region where human activity is primarily represented by a handful of remote landmarks and access routes.

Among these isolated features are Indian Park and several high-altitude flats, including Harmony Flat and Mormon Flat. The eastern edge is marked by the steep descent into Kane Gulch, while the northern portion extends into the Manti-La Sal National Forest. Historical access is traced through a series of 4WD roads and a pack trail, reflecting the area's continued use for ranching or exploration long after the initial settlement era at Half Acre.