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1987 Map of Kane Springs

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Kane Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

Spanish Valley serves as a primary corridor for transportation and infrastructure on this 1980s landscape, where U.S. Route 191 runs alongside several transmission lines, a pipeline, and an aqueduct. This concentration of utility development contrasts with the complex geological formations nearby, such as Behind the Rocks and the expansive Flat Iron Mesa.

Hydrological features are central to the area's layout, anchored by Kens Lake and the namesake Kane Springs. Local landmarks often carry the names of early figures or geographic markers, including Jack Bridger Canyon and Brumley Creek. The map also details early industrial activity with various gravel pits and a radio facility near Black Ridge, while the Kane Springs Roadside Park marks a developed stopping point for travelers crossing the border between Grand and San Juan counties.