Old Maps of Moab, Utah for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Moab with 12 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Moab has changed over the decades.


Moab, UT maps

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  1. 1885 Map of La Sal
    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.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Moab, 1972 Print
    1956 Map of Moab, 1972 Print
    1956 Moab
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Colorado Plateau and La Sal Mountains appear here in the mid-fifties, just as the uranium boom and energy exploration were reshaping the Four Corners. Researchers can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western through Cisco or locate the remote outpost of Uravan and Looking Glass Rock.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1959 Map of Moab
    1959 Map of Moab
    1959 Moab
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southeast Utah and Western Colorado are mapped here in the late fifties, just as the uranium boom was transforming the remote canyon lands. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Moab and Nucla, or locate mining sites and landmarks like Uravan and Dead Horse Point.

  4. 1959 Map of Moab, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Moab, 1960 Print
    1959 Moab
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Moab and the surrounding canyonlands are documented here just as the uranium boom and desert tourism began to shape the region. Search for local landmarks like the Elk Mtn Mission Historical Mon, the Ore Reduction Plant, and the natural wonders of Arches National Monument.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1959 Map of Moab 4 SE, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Moab 4 SE, 1961 Print
    1959 Moab 4 SE
    1961 Print · USGS
    Moab and the surrounding red rock country are captured during a period of industrial mining and emerging tourism in the late fifties. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of Moab, the Ore Reduction Plant, and ancient Petroglyphs along the Colorado River.

  6. 1960 Map of Moab
    1960 Map of Moab
    1960 Moab
    1960 Print · USGS
    The canyonlands and high plateaus of the Utah-Colorado border are shown here during the mid-century uranium boom. Researchers can trace the river-and-rail corridors of the Colorado River and the Denver and Rio Grande Western near Moab and Uravan.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1962 Map of Moab
    1962 Map of Moab
    1962 Moab
    1962 Print · USGS
    The canyon country of southeastern Utah and western Colorado is captured here in the early sixties, showing the reach of the Denver and Rio Grande Western through the desert. Researchers can trace the layout of mining settlements like Uravan and old railroad stops at Cisco and Sagers Station.

  8. 1964 Map of Moab
    1964 Map of Moab
    1964 Moab
    1964 Print · USGS
    The canyonlands of eastern Utah and western Colorado are captured here in the mid-1960s, a time when uranium mining shaped the local economy. Researchers can trace the river-and-rail network through Sinbad Valley and locate mining outposts like Uravan and Vancorum.

  9. 1965 Map of Moab
    1965 Map of Moab
    1965 Moab
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southeast Utah and Western Colorado are mapped here in the mid-sixties, showcasing a landscape of high plateaus and deep river canyons. Genealogists and historians can trace the mining-era towns of Uravan and Paradox or locate remote landmarks like Castleton and Dead Horse Point.

  10. 1983 Map of Moab
    1983 Map of Moab
    1983 Moab
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River corridor near Moab is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape of uranium mining and iconic parklands. Trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR as it passes through Cisco or locate landmarks like Delicate Arch and the Telluride Mines.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1985 Map of Moab, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Moab, 1986 Print
    1985 Moab
    1986 Print · USGS
    The growing town of Moab is captured here in the mid-1980s, situated between the Colorado River and the red rock canyons of Arches National Park. Researchers can trace local landmarks and water sources like Jackson Reservoir, Matrimony Spring, and the nearby settlement of Emkay.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 2023 Map of Moab, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Moab, 2023 Print
    2023 Moab
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River valley at the modern peak of its recreation and residential growth provides a detailed look at this iconic desert landscape. Local historians can trace the town's expansion toward Spanish Valley and locate landmarks like the Grand County Court House and Grand Valley Cem.

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