
The Colorado River carves a deep path through the canyonlands of southern Utah in this 1952 topographical study. This preliminary edition highlights the intricate geological formations and elevation changes defining the border between Garfield and San Juan counties. The landscape is dominated by massive elevated features including the Red Benches, The Block, and South Block, which overlook a network of tributary drainages such as Rocky Canyon.
14 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.
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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
1885 · San Rafael
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1886 · Henry Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1892 · Henry Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1952 · Mouth of Dark Canyon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Orange Cliffs 3 SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1952 · Hite
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Orange Cliffs 3 SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Orange Cliffs 4 SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · Fiddler Butte
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Orange Cliffs
USGS Topo · 1:62,500