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1964 Map of Red Breaks

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Red Breaks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Escalante River carves a deep, winding path through this high desert region of Garfield County, creating a complex landscape of drainages and mesas. This 1964 survey, field-checked from 1958 aerial photography, details the rugged southern Utah backcountry before modern recreation dominated the area. The map illustrates the dominance of high benches like Brigham Tea Bench and King Bench, which separate the river from the prominent geologic formations of the Red Breaks.

Surface travel is restricted to a few established corridors, notably the Old Sheffield Road (Jeep) and various unnamed Jeep Trails and Trails. These routes navigate around significant landmarks such as Big Spencer Flats and the steep descents into Harris Wash and Death Hollow. The map also captures specific natural landmarks like the Natural Arch and the uniquely named landform known as The V, providing a precise record of the terrain as it existed in the mid-1960s.