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1966 Map of Tropic Reservoir

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Tropic Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Paunsaugunt Plateau dominates this landscape, where the high-altitude terrain is carved by complex drainages including Upper Kanab Creek and the Sevier River. During this mid-1960s survey, the area was defined by its role within the Dixie National Forest, with development concentrated around the Tropic Reservoir and the King Creek Campground. The map reveals the early recreational and resource management of the region, evidenced by the Proctor Pack Trail and scattered Jeep Trails navigating the steep topography.

On the eastern edge, the dramatic transition into Bryce Canyon National Park is documented, featuring landmarks like the Natural Bridge and the steep descent into Agua Canyon. The presence of a Gravel Pit and gaging stations suggests localized industrial activity and water monitoring in an otherwise undeveloped wilderness. Geological features like Sunset Cliffs and Black Butte provide a clear view of the erosion patterns that characterize this portion of southern Utah.