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1966 Map of Tropic Canyon

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Tropic Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Tropic sits at the southern edge of this mid-1960s survey, marking a pocket of settlement within the high-desert drainages of the Paria River. To the west, the landscape rises sharply into the Paunsaugunt Plateau, defined by the striking geology of the Pink Cliffs and the northern reaches of Bryce Canyon National Park. The map documents the intricate network of water-carved features including Mossy Cave, Glory Cove, and the sharp ridge known as the Backbone.

Transitioning from the forested heights of the Dixie National Forest to the agricultural potential of Tropic Valley, the map shows a landscape shaped by both nature and early infrastructure. Landmarks like the Radio Facility at Henderson Point and the local Cemetery provide anchor points for genealogists and local historians. The presence of a Siphon and numerous Borrow Pits reflects the ongoing efforts to manage water and build roads in this complex terrain of washes and benches like Wait Bench.