1964 Map of Roger Peak

About this map

Hells Backbone and the dramatic drop-offs of Death Hollow dominate this mid-1960s survey of the high desert plateau. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition between the timbered heights of the Dixie National Forest and the deeply incised drainages of the Right Fork. Human presence is minimal, evidenced by the King Ranch situated near the confluence of King Creek and Sweetwater Creek. This period captures the area's transition into a more accessible backcountry, with a network of Jeep Trails and Pack Trails winding past McCath Lake and Donkey Lake. Geologic interest is noted by a Drill Hole near Roger Peak and a Gravel Pit along the high ridges, while the broader topography shows the stark flats of King Bench and Slickrock Saddle Bench stretching toward the horizon.