Old Maps of Green River, Utah for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 30 historic maps of Green River. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Green River, UT maps

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  1. 1885 Map of San Rafael
    1885 Map of San Rafael
    1885 San Rafael
    1885 Print · USGS
    Central Utah at the height of the Powell Survey reveals a land defined by water and stone. Genealogists and historians can locate early settlements like Tidwell and Blake or trace the intricate river systems of Labyrinth Canyon and San Rafael Valley.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1886 Map of Price River
    1886 Map of Price River
    1886 Price River
    1886 Print · USGS
    Emery County and the surrounding canyonlands are documented here just as the railroad arrived in the mid-1880s. Local researchers can trace the early path of the Denver and Rio Grande Western R. R. through Castle Gate, Price, and Sunny Side.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1896 Map of Price River
    1896 Map of Price River
    1896 Price River
    1896 Print · USGS
    Emery County was transitioning into a vital rail corridor during the late nineteenth century. Trace the early layout of Price and Castle Dale alongside the winding Denver and Rio Grande Western RR and the depths of Desolation Canyon.

  4. 1954 Map of Tidwell 1 NE, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Tidwell 1 NE, 1955 Print
    1954 Tidwell 1 NE
    1955 Print · USGS
    Grand County, Utah, is seen here during the mid-fifties as the railroad carved through the desert landscape. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the path of the Denver and Rio Grande Western between the sidings at Daly and Solitude.

  5. 1954 Map of Tidwell 2 NE, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Tidwell 2 NE, 1955 Print
    1954 Tidwell 2 NE
    1955 Print · USGS
    Emery County in the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of desert water management and rail travel. Researchers can trace the desert hydrology of Ninemile Reservoir and Hatt Reservoir or locate the small settlement at Buckmaster.

  6. 1954 Map of Tidwell 1 NW, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Tidwell 1 NW, 1955 Print
    1954 Tidwell 1 NW
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Green River corridor in the mid-1950s was a landscape of remote rail depots and desert washes. Genealogists and historians can trace the early infrastructure of Green River and Elgin, along with landmarks like the Landing Strip and Oil Tank.

  7. 1954 Map of Tidwell Bottoms, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Tidwell Bottoms, 1957 Print
    1954 Tidwell Bottoms
    1957 Print · USGS
    Emery County ranching and desert hydrology are documented in the mid-fifties, centered on the San Rafael River canyon. Researchers can trace remote desert outposts like Gillies Ranch, The Frenchmans, and various water features including Hatt Reservoir.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1954 Map of Green River, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Green River, 1958 Print
    1954 Green River
    1958 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, the desert landscape around Green River, Utah, was a remote network of river-bound ranches and critical rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named outposts like Ruby Ranch and Chaffin Ranch or the geologic curiosity of the Crystal Geyser.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1956 Map of Salina
    1956 Map of Salina
    1956 Salina
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Utah in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of high plateaus and desert basins before the modern highway era. Researchers can trace the ranching and mining roots of Hanksville and Loa or locate the Lucky Strike Mine near the San Rafael Swell.
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1956 Map of Price, 1968 Print
    1956 Map of Price, 1968 Print
    1956 Price
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central Utah in the mid-fifties showcases a landscape shaped by coal mining and mountain-fed irrigation. Trace the rail-and-river economy through the Geneva Coal Mine, the Union Pacific line, and settlements like Price and Ephraim.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1960 Map of Price
    1960 Map of Price
    1960 Price
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central Utah in the late fifties was a landscape of coal-hauling railroads and high plateau settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail-to-river economy from Price to the mountain mining camps of Hiawatha, Dragerton, and Sunnyside.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1960 Map of Salina
    1960 Map of Salina
    1960 Salina
    1960 Print · USGS
    The high plateaus and canyonlands of south-central Utah appear in the early sixties as a region of remote ranching towns and developing parklands. Researchers can trace historic settlements like Fruita and Loa or locate the uranium mines and the tracks of the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1962 Map of Salina
    1962 Map of Salina
    1962 Salina
    1962 Print · USGS
    Sevier County and the surrounding desert wilderness appear here in the early sixties as a network of isolated river valley towns and high-altitude forests. Researchers can locate remote landmarks like Fruita, trace the Denver & Rio Grande Western RR, and find backcountry sites like the Aquarius Ranger Station.

  14. 1962 Map of Price
    1962 Map of Price
    1962 Price
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central Utah during the early sixties shows a landscape balancing high-mountain forestry with valley agriculture and coal mining. Genealogists and historians can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western rail lines through industrial hubs like Price or locate formerly active sites like Coal City (abandoned).

  15. 1963 Map of Gunnison Butte, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Gunnison Butte, 1965 Print
    1963 Gunnison Butte
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Green River Valley and the iconic Book Cliffs are documented here in the early sixties as the regional landscape supported ranching and transit. Researchers can trace the river's path past Gunnison Butte to find the Elgin Cem and the Diversion Dam Spillway.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1969 Map of Desert, 1973 Print
    1969 Map of Desert, 1973 Print
    1969 Desert
    1973 Print · USGS
    Emery County is shown here in the late sixties, where the high desert landscape is dominated by the Denver and Rio Grande Western line. Trace the historical rail infrastructure at Desert and Sphinx or follow the path of the Old RR Grade near the Book Cliffs.

  17. 1980 Map of Huntington, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Huntington, 1981 Print
    1980 Huntington
    1981 Print · USGS
    Emery and Carbon County landscapes are captured here during the early eighties, showcasing a region defined by high plateaus and mining towns. Researchers can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad corridor and locate landmarks like the Cleveland-Lloyd Dinosaur Quarry and Hiawatha.

  18. 1985 Map of San Rafael Desert
    1985 Map of San Rafael Desert
    1985 San Rafael Desert
    1985 Print · USGS
    Emery County was a landscape of deep canyons and uranium mining during the mid-eighties. Trace the remote trails through San Rafael Country to reach the Temple Mountain Mines, Mollys Castle, and the unique formations of Goblin Valley State Reserve.

  19. 1986 Map of San Rafael Desert, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of San Rafael Desert, 1987 Print
    1986 San Rafael Desert
    1987 Print · USGS
    Emery County is captured in the mid-eighties during a unique era where high-desert ranching met Cold War aerospace testing. Researchers can trace the canyon systems of the Green River or locate remote landmarks like The Frenchmans and the Utah Launch Complex.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1988 Map of Green River
    1988 Map of Green River
    1988 Green River
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Green River valley in the late 1980s reveals a unique intersection of military testing and desert geology. Researchers can locate the Utah Launch Complex and follow the river past the rare Crystal Geyser and Saleratus.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1988 Map of Jessies Twist
    1988 Map of Jessies Twist
    1988 Jessies Twist
    1988 Print · USGS
    Emery County during the late eighties reveals a desert landscape heavily shaped by mining and water reclamation. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial footprint of Buckmaster or locate isolated water features like Hatt Res and Ninemile Reservoir.

  22. 1988 Map of Green River NE
    1988 Map of Green River NE
    1988 Green River NE
    1988 Print · USGS
    Grand County, Utah, in the late eighties serves as a backdrop for high-tech defense and remote desert transit. Researchers can trace the D & R G W railroad near Solitude (Siding) and the grounds of the Utah Launch Complex.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1991 Map of Blue Castle Butte
    1991 Map of Blue Castle Butte
    1991 Blue Castle Butte
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Green River corridor at the turn of the 1990s reveals the intersection of irrigation infrastructure and desert geography. Local researchers can trace the historic Elgin Cemetery or examine water systems at Tusher Dam and the headgate.

  24. 1991 Map of Tusher Canyon
    1991 Map of Tusher Canyon
    1991 Tusher Canyon
    1991 Print · USGS
    The high desert canyons and the Green River corridor are mapped here as they appeared in the early 1990s. Local researchers can trace old ranching infrastructure like Water Tanks or locate landmarks such as Gunnison Butte and Swaseys Rapids.

  25. 2023 Map of Jessies Twist, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Jessies Twist, 2023 Print
    2023 Jessies Twist
    2023 Print · USGS
    Emery County's desert corridor is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of water management and industrial history. Researchers can locate the W Ninemile/Acerson Mine and trace the paths of Old Hwy Hanksville and the San Rafael River.

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