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1954 Map of Mt Linnaeus, 1970 Print
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1954 Map of Mt Linnaeus

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Cliff Dwellings and the ancient rock art of Newspaper Rock distinguish this high-desert plateau within the Manti-La Sal National Forest. Grounded by the 1952 aerial survey, the landscape shows a delicate balance between nomadic ranching outposts like Wilson Ranch and Kelly Ranch and the expansive protection of The Wilderness. This map reflects the mid-century's growing interest in the region's geological and archaeological heritage, documented here with cooperation from the Atomic Energy Commission. Cultural remnants appear throughout the canyon systems, from unidentified Ruins to isolated shelters like Duckett Cabin. Travel across the high ground is marked by the Angel Trail and several Jeep Trail routes, providing access to prominent overlooks including Maverick Point and Starvation Point. Notable landforms such as Cathedral Butte and the Seven Sisters Buttes dominate the skyline above complex drainages like Cottonwood Creek and Trough Canyon.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1970
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain