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1997 Map of King Mesa

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of King Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

King Mesa and the surrounding Glen Canyon National Recreation Area dominate this landscape, which is defined by the winding course of the Escalante River. The 1997 photo-inspection reveals a complex network of canyons and plateaus, including Scorpion Canyon and the Ezra Bench Area. The mapping of natural spans is particularly detailed here, documenting the locations of Jacob Hamblin Arch, Coyote Natural Bridge, Stevens Arch, and Sunset Natural Arch.

Drainage systems like Coyote Gulch and Hurricane Wash cut through the high desert, providing crucial geographical markers in a territory primarily navigated by 4wd tracks. Landmarks such as Chimney Rock and King Spring offer specific points of interest for those studying the physical geography of the high desert before the turn of the millennium. The inclusion of a Proposed Boundary near Fortymile Ridge indicates active land management discussions during this era.