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1954 Map of The Wickiup

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of The Wickiup
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Sinbad territory defines this high desert landscape, where water management is the primary evidence of human activity in the mid-1950s. The map reveals a network of remote catchments and reservoirs, such as Jackass Flat Reservoir, Limestone Bench Res, and Sids Res, essential for sustaining life in this arid expanse. The northern reaches are carved by the San Rafael River as it passes through the notable Black Box canyon.

Evidence of ranching and early travel is visible through family-named landmarks and natural features like Arsons Garden, Reid Neilson Draw, and Georges Draw. Geological prominent points such as The Wickiup, Block Mtn, and Lone Man Butte serve as critical navigational markers. The terrain is marked by deep erosional features like Ernie Canyon and the Reef, crisscrossed by a sparse network of jeep trails and unimproved roads connecting isolated spots like Crawford Holes and Woodpile Pond.