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1953 Map of Mt Pennell

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Mt Pennell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Mt Pennell stands as the central landmark of the Henry Mountains on this 1950s survey, surrounded by a dramatic sequence of high mesas and deep drainages. The western portion of the map is dominated by the Waterpocket Fold, a massive monocline that defines the boundary of Capital Reef National Park. This geologic feature shapes the local topography, creating the Grand Gulch and the distinctive cliffs of Tarantula Mesa.

Remote outposts and watering holes like Eggnog and Jackass Spring underscore the arid, isolated nature of the Garfield County landscape during this era. Traceable water sources such as Muley Tanks and Cottonwood Tanks were essential for livestock and travelers. The survey also captures the winding course of Bullfrog Creek as it moves toward the Turn of Bullfrog, alongside expansive high plateaus including Coal Bed Mesa and Cow Flat.