1987 Map of Stevens Canyon North

About this map

The Waterpocket Fold, a massive monocline that defines the geology of south-central Utah, dominates this 1980s landscape. This survey documents the intersection of two major federal protected areas: Capitol Reef National Park and the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. The intricate drainage systems of Stevens Canyon, Halls Creek, and East Moody Canyon reveal a deeply dissected terrain shaped by centuries of erosion. The boundary between Garfield and Kane counties cuts through the southern portion of the map, illustrating the administrative divisions in this remote desert environment. This provisional edition captures the topography of the Colorado Plateau before modern digital mapping, focusing on the natural watercourses like Millers Creek and the sheer verticality of the canyon walls.