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1988 Map of Sugarloaf Butte

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Sugarloaf Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Canyonlands National Park and the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area converge in this high desert landscape, defined by deep drainage systems and prominent mesas. The terrain is marked by the massive plateau of The Spur and the descent into Antelope Valley, with travel limited to a singular Foot Trail and primitive 4WD routes. Archaeological and recreational interest is centered around the Horseshoe Canyon Unit Campground, where Pictographs and the Horseshoe Barrier indicate a long history of human presence in this arid environment.

Water sources are scarce but critical, evidenced by named features like Willow Spring, Windy Point Spring, and Big Spring Can. The northern portion of the map identifies The Mailbox as a landmark along the boundary between Emery and Wayne counties. This 1988 provisional survey captures the region just as modern recreation began to institutionalize around these protected canyon systems, mapping the intricate topography of Bluejohn Canyon and Water Canyon.