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1987 Map of The Post
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1987 Map of The Post

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Waterpocket Fold dominates this 1987 survey, revealing the dramatic geologic staircase that defines the boundary of Capitol Reef National Park. The landscape is characterized by its verticality, from the high plateau of Swap Mesa and Cave Point down into the narrow corridors of Grand Gulch and Butt Canyon. Historically, this area served as a remote outpost for livestock and travel through the fold, evidenced by The Post and various seasonal water sources like Cottonwood Tanks, Willow Tanks, and Thompson Seep. The drainage of Halls Creek snakes through the lowlands, providing a natural passage through an otherwise impassable reef of stone. Other landmarks include a Natural Bridge and the Brush Corral Reservoir, indicating the sparse but vital human infrastructure required for ranching in this arid Garfield County terrain.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1987
Date Published1987
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.8 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain