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1953 Map of The Needles, 1958 Print
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1953 Map of The Needles

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Maze and the winding course of the Green River define this 1953 survey, documenting the complex topography before this section of the Colorado Plateau became a national park. The map centers on the confluence where the Green meets the Colorado River, leading into the turbulent waters of Cataract Canyon. This era of documentation shows the landscape as it was known to ranchers and early explorers, with family-named landmarks like Pappys Pasture and Bobbys Hole appearing alongside geological icons such as Candlestick Spire and Standing Rock.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1958
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.9 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain