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1987 Map of Notom

Name: 1987 Topographic Map of Notom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Notom sits at the base of the Caineville Reef, serving as a focal point for this 1980s landscape where Wayne and Garfield counties meet. The area is defined by sharp topographic contrasts, including the expansive Notom Bench and the high elevations of Thompson Mesa and Wildcat Mesa. A complex network of drainage systems, such as Sandy Creek, Pleasant Creek, and Burro Wash, cuts through the terrain, illustrating the hydrological patterns that have shaped the entrance to Capitol Reef National Park.

Evidence of historical activity is found in the scattered Mine and Prospects locations, along with an Adit near Tergeson Flats. These features, alongside named landmarks like Bloody Hands Gap and the Blind Trail, reflect the history of cattle ranching and mineral exploration in this part of Southern Utah. The map also documents the remote Blue Notch and the southern reaches of Blue Flats, providing a detailed look at the land's character before modern developments changed its accessibility.