Old Maps of Spanish Valley, Grand County for Metal Detecting

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Spanish Valley, Grand County 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. 1954 Map of Mt. Waas 3 SW, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Mt. Waas 3 SW, 1956 Print
    1954 Mt. Waas 3 SW
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southeast Utah at the mid-century reveals a high-desert landscape defined by canyons and mesas. Researchers can trace the early layout of Moab City Park, find a remote Landing Strip, and locate seasonal water sources like Placer Spring.

  3. 1954 Map of Castle Valley, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Castle Valley, 1957 Print
    1954 Castle Valley
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River corridor in the 1950s reveals a landscape of isolated ranching outposts and former pioneer settlements. Researchers can trace the legacy of early Utah history through the locations of Castleton (Site), the Pinhook Battleground, and remote dwellings like Pace Ranch.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  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 Rill Creek, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Rill Creek, 1986 Print
    1985 Rill Creek
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Grand County high country and canyonlands appear here in the mid-1980s, documenting a landscape of steep mesas and vital water sources. Researchers can trace remote 4WD routes across Porcupine Rim or locate local landmarks like Coffee Pot Rock and the Rodeo Ground.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1996 Map of Rill Creek, 2002 Print
    1996 Map of Rill Creek, 2002 Print
    1996 Rill Creek
    2002 Print · USGS
    Eastern Utah at the close of the twentieth century shows a landscape of rugged canyons and rising mesa communities. Researchers can trace the development of Spanish Valley through local landmarks like the Rodeo Ground, Golf Course, and Cem.

  13. 2023 Map of Rill Creek, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Rill Creek, 2023 Print
    2023 Rill Creek
    2023 Print · USGS
    Grand County, Utah, is shown in this recent survey as it balances modern residential growth with its iconic desert geography. Researchers can trace land ownership and access via Spanish Valley Dr, find the Sunset Memorial Gardens Cem, and locate landmarks like Coffee Pot Rock.

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