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1952 Map of Mount Ellen 4 SW

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Mount Ellen 4 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The eastern slopes of the Henry Mountains dominate this 1952 topographic study, revealing a landscape defined by extreme elevation changes and drainage networks. At the heart of the terrain, Crescent Creek carves through the uplands near an Isolated Spring, while the southern reaches are marked by the massive formation known as The Block. This preliminary edition map captures the area just as aerial photogrammetry was becoming the standard for mapping such complex geology.

Evidence of early exploration is found at a lonely Prospect located near the headwaters of the North Wash. The map details various distinct landmarks including Pysents Hole and the Lone Cedar Flat, which provide important spatial context for researchers studying the historical routes through the Utah-Garfield Co. backcountry. From the Poison Spring benches in the north to the Cottonwood Wash in the south, the sheet serves as a clear record of the region's hydrography and landforms.