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1954 Map of White Canyon 2 SW
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1954 Map of White Canyon 2 SW

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain