1954 Map of White Canyon 2 SW

About this map

Hite serves as a focal point in this remote corner of southeastern Utah, situated at a strategic crossing point where the Colorado River winds through the deep incisions of Glen Canyon. This 1952 survey, published just years before the landscape was fundamentally altered by downstream damming, documents a river-based infrastructure that includes a ferry and a Gaging Sta near the mouth of White Canyon. The map reveals the early transport network of the region, featuring multiple Landing Fields and unimproved roads that navigate the complex drainage systems of Trachyte Creek and Fourmile Canyon. The dramatic topography is highlighted by The Horn, a massive river bend that illustrates the power of the water's path through the high desert plateau. This preliminary edition provides a precise view of the canyon floor and riverside settlements as they existed in the mid-20th century.