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1980 Map of The Barracks

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of The Barracks
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The White Cliffs dominate this portion of Kane County, creating a dramatic corridor through which the East Fork Virgin River carves its path. This 1980 survey captures the convergence of several major drainages, including Co-op Creek, Waterpocket Creek, and Meadow Creek, all feeding into the main river system. The landscape is defined by its verticality, with named features like Indian Knoll and Elephant Rock marking the high ground above the winding Parunuweap Can.

The eastern edge of Zion National Park is visible along the western margin, highlighting the transition from protected parkland to the managed territory of The Barracks. Human presence is sparse, indicated by an isolated Landing Strip and a network of Jeep Trails that traverse high plateaus like Poverty Flat. This map is particularly useful for understanding the complex drainage patterns of the Poverty Wash and Mineral Gulch before they reach the main canyon floor.