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1964 Map of Natural Trap Cave

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Natural Trap Cave
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Bighorn Canyon dominates this 1963-1964 survey, capturing a landscape in transition as the Yellowtail Reservoir was being established with a normal pool elevation of 3640 feet. The rising waters of the Bighorn River define the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, winding past geological landmarks like Horseshoe Bend and through the constriction of The Narrows. This period shows the coexistence of new water management projects alongside legacy mining operations, including the Titan Mine and Lisbon Mines, with the latter featuring a labeled Glory Hole.

Local history is preserved at the settlement of Kane and the nearby Kane Cem near the southern boundary. Scientific interest centers on the Natural Trap Cave, while the terrain is etched by drainage systems like Blue John Canyon and the heights of Sykes Mountain. Remnants of earlier infrastructure, such as the Landing Strip and numerous prospects, illustrate the area's multifaceted utility for recreation, industry, and aviation.