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1953 Map of Orange Cliffs 1 NE, 1954 Print
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1953 Map of Orange Cliffs 1 NE

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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The Green River carves a massive, serpentine path through this 1953 survey, creating a series of dramatic bends known locally as bottoms. This stretch of Stillwater Canyon is defined by its deep entrenched meanders, where the river has cut through the White Rim to form isolated landforms like the peninsula at Fort Bottom. To the west, the elevated plateau of Elbow Spur dominates the skyline, while the eastern bank is marked by distinctive flatlands such as Potato Bottom and Beaver Bottom. The intersection of four counties—Emery, Wayne, Grand, and San Juan—converges near these canyon rims, highlighting the river’s role as a primary geographic boundary. Notable landmarks like Horsethief Point and the Millard Canyon Benches illustrate the complex verticality of this landscape before modern recreational management of the area.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.91 x 26.74 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain