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1954 Map of White Canyon 4 SE

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of White Canyon 4 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Natural Bridges National Monument dominates the northeastern portion of this topographic study, revealing the early 1950s documentation of its iconic spans, including Sipapu Bridge, Kachina Bridge, and Owachomo Bridge. The terrain is defined by the deep incisions of White Canyon and Fry Canyon, where the landscape is marked by unusual geological and archaeological features like Petroglyphic Rock, Ruin Arch, and Water Jar Cave.

Evidence of local history and early accessibility is visible through labels such as Mormon Step and a network of primitive routes designated simply as Trail. In the central portion of the map, Tunnels are noted near the steep embankments of Moss Back, suggesting early exploration or mining interest in the area. The elevation shifts are punctuated by prominent landmarks such as The Needle and The Wingate, while the southern reaches descend toward Dripping Spring and Steer Gulch.