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1953 Map of The Needles, 1963 Print
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1953 Map of The Needles

USGS Topo · Published 1963

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The Needles and the convoluted drainage basins of the Green River and Colorado River dominate this early 1950s survey of southeastern Utah. The map captures the meeting of these two major rivers at the head of Cataract Canyon, a remote junction that shaped the exploration of the American West. The complex topography reveals a land defined by deep erosional features like Stillwater Canyon and the sharp oxbow of The Loop.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1963
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain