Old Maps of Garfield County, Utah

1. 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.

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4. 1885 Map of La Sal

   

   1885 La Sal

   1885 Print · USGS

   Southeast Utah in the mid-1880s remains a frontier of dramatic river canyons and high mountain peaks. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Moab and Plainfield or locate the high summits of Mt Peale and the path of the Green River.

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7. 1885 Map of Beaver

   

   1885 Beaver

   1885 Print · USGS

   South-central Utah in the 1880s was a landscape of high plateaus and valley settlements tied to the lifelines of the Sevier River and Beaver Creek. Family researchers can trace early town layouts in Beaver and Fillmore or locate rural outposts like Minersville and Kanosh.

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10. 1885 Map of Fish Lake

    

    1885 Fish Lake

    1885 Print · USGS

    The high plateaus and early canyon settlements of central Utah are documented here in the mid-1880s, shortly after the Powell Survey. Genealogists and historians can trace early families in Salina, Antimony, and Cousharem, or locate remote sites like Bean Spring.

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13. 1886 Map of Kanab

    

    1886 Kanab

    1886 Print · USGS

    Southern Utah in the late nineteenth century remains a frontier of deep canyons and high plateaus. Researchers can trace early pioneer outposts and river settlements like Orderville, Mt. Carmel, and Kanab tucked beneath the Vermilion Cliffs.

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16. 1886 Map of Escalante

    

    1886 Escalante

    1886 Print · USGS

    Southern Utah in the late 1880s was a landscape of formidable geological barriers and isolated river crossings. Modern researchers can trace the early layout of Escalante and identify historic points like The Crossing of the Fathers and Potato Valley.

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19. 1886 Map of Henry Mountains

    

    1886 Henry Mountains

    1886 Print · USGS

    Southern Utah remains a wilderness of deep canyons and volcanic peaks in this 1880s survey. Researchers can trace the original courses of the Colorado River through Cataract Canyon and find landmarks like Navajo Mt and Monument Valley.

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22. 1892 Map of Henry Mountains

    

    1892 Henry Mountains

    1892 Print · USGS

    Southern Utah in the late 1800s remains a wilderness of deep canyons and isolated peaks under the direction of J.W. Powell. Geologists and historians can trace the geological spine of the Water Pocket Fold and the early boundaries of the Navajo Indian Res. near Monument Valley.

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25. 1896 Map of Fish Lake, 1899 Print

    

    1896 Fish Lake

    1899 Print · USGS

    Southern Utah in the late nineteenth century is a land of high plateaus and isolated river settlements. Trace early pioneer outposts like Thurber, Teardale, and Antimony alongside geological marvels such as Fish Lake and the Water Pocket Flexure.

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28. 1952 Map of Notom 3 SW, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Notom 3 SW

    1954 Print · USGS

    Boulder Mountain and the surrounding high plateaus are captured here in the early fifties during a period of active resource management. Researchers can trace historic land use through several named grazing sites like Kings Pasture and locate industrial landmarks such as the local Sawmill near Oak Draw.

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31. 1952 Map of Mt Pennell 1 SW, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Mt Pennell 1 SW

    1954 Print · USGS

    Garfield County's high desert landscape comes into sharp focus during the early 1950s, revealing a terrain shaped by mining and cattle trails. Modern researchers can trace the isolated Del Mont Mine and the historic Hoskininni Road across the Copper Benches.

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34. 1952 Map of Mouth of Dark Canyon, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Mouth of Dark Canyon

    1954 Print · USGS

    Cataract Canyon and the Colorado River dominate this San Juan County landscape in the early fifties. Researchers can trace remote desert landmarks like Indian Head Pass, find Freddies Cistern, and locate the Dark Canyon Rapids.

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37. 1952 Map of Notom 3 NW, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Notom 3 NW

    1954 Print · USGS

    The high plateau of Wayne County is captured in the early 1950s, documenting a remote landscape of alpine lakes and grazing lands. Researchers can trace historic water sources and stock routes through Donkey Meadows, Blind Lake, and Stink Flats.

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40. 1952 Map of Notom 4 SE, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Notom 4 SE

    1954 Print · USGS

    The high plateaus of Garfield County come alive in the early fifties, showing a remote landscape of canyons and working ranches. Researchers can trace the water systems of Sandy Ranch, the steep walls of Cedar Mesa, and the path of the Bitter Spring Trail.

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43. 1952 Map of Orange Cliffs 3 SW, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Orange Cliffs 3 SW

    1954 Print · USGS

    Garfield County's canyonlands are captured in detail during the early fifties, showcasing the intricate drainage of the Dirty Devil River. Researchers can trace the elevation changes from the flat top of Bert Mesa to the depths of Poison Spring Canyon.

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46. 1952 Map of Mount Ellen 4 SW, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Mount Ellen 4 SW

    1954 Print · USGS

    The Henry Mountains in Garfield County are captured here in the early 1950s, showing a high-altitude wilderness before extensive modern development. Researchers can trace remote features like Pysents Hole, a lone Prospect, and the spring-fed waters of Crescent Creek.

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49. 1952 Map of Notom 4 NW, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Notom 4 NW

    1954 Print · USGS

    The high desert canyons and cattle ranching territory of south-central Utah are documented here in the early fifties. Local historians can trace the bounds of the Dixie National Forest and identify landmarks like Pleasant Creek Ranch, Hanks Tower, and Ferns Nipple.

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52. 1952 Map of Mt Pennell 2 NE, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Mt Pennell 2 NE

    1954 Print · USGS

    Garfield County in the early fifties is captured here as a remote landscape of high peaks and deep incisions. Researchers can trace the rugged drainage of Bullfrog Creek and Scratch Canyon, or locate landmarks like Mt Pennell and the isolated No Man Mesa.

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55. 1952 Map of Mancos Mesa, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Mancos Mesa

    1954 Print · USGS

    San Juan and Garfield counties appear as a wilderness of deep canyons and mesas in the early fifties before major regional developments. Trace the course of the Colorado River past Monte Cristo Island and the remote Landing Strip near Ticaboo No 1 Rapids.

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58. 1952 Map of Mt Pennell 1 NE, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Mt Pennell 1 NE

    1954 Print · USGS

    Garfield County's remote canyon country is captured here in the early fifties, centering on the lonely outpost at Trachyte Ranch. Trace the remnants of an Abandoned Ditch or locate vital water sources like Maidenwater Spring among the formations of Black Table.

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61. 1952 Map of Notom 4 SW, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Notom 4 SW

    1954 Print · USGS

    Garfield County’s high desert landscape is captured here in the early fifties during a period of preliminary topographic mapping. Researchers can trace the drainage of Tantalus Creek and find family-named landmarks like Yergy Flat and the Circle Cliffs.

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64. 1952 Map of Notom 4 NE, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Notom 4 NE

    1954 Print · USGS

    Southeast Utah at the start of the fifties reveals a world of desert outposts and livestock routes along the base of the mesas. Trace the seasonal drainages of Burro Wash and the landmarks at Tenison Flats or the remote Bloody Hands Gap.

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67. 1952 Map of Notom 3 SE, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Notom 3 SE

    1954 Print · USGS

    Garfield County high country in the early fifties shows a remote landscape of forest service outposts and high-altitude pastures. Researchers can trace the water and grazing network of the Aquarius Plateau through Wildcat Ranger Sta, Bowns Reservoir, and Wildcat Pasture.

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70. 1952 Map of Mt Hillers, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Mt Hillers

    1954 Print · USGS

    The Henry Mountains stand as a formidable landmark in Garfield County during the early 1950s, a time of remote ranching and mining prospects. Researchers can trace isolated outposts like Trachyte Ranch, the Del Monte Mine, and a lonely Landing Strip set among high peaks.

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73. 1952 Map of Mt. Ellen 4 NW, 1954 Print

    

    1952 Mt. Ellen 4 NW

    1954 Print · USGS

    The high desert of Wayne and Garfield counties comes into focus in the early 1950s before modern development reached these remote canyons. Trace early ranching footprints at Fairview Ranch and follow rugged routes like Sawmill Road past Bull Mountain.

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