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1953 Map of Orange Cliffs, 1959 Print
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1953 Map of Orange Cliffs

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Orange Cliffs define the vertical relief of this 1950s survey where the canyonlands meet the high plateaus of Garfield and Wayne Counties. The intricate erosion of The Maze and The Fins sits in contrast to the broad, high reaches of Gordon Flats and Twin Corral Flat. Human activity in this period is marked primarily by sparse infrastructure like a Landing Strip in Elaterite Basin and a network of Jeep Trails used for exploration. The Colorado River (Cataract Canyon) forms the dramatic southeastern boundary, cutting through the red rock below Ocean Point and Bowdie Point. This map captures a specific moment before modern recreation dominated the area, showing the land as a series of isolated basins like Ernies Country and named springs such as Flint Spring that served as critical landmarks for early travelers and cattlemen.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain