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Old Maps of Vernal, Utah for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Vernal. 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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Vernal, UT maps

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  1. 1885 Map of Ashley
    1885 Map of Ashley
    1885 Ashley
    1885 Print · USGS
    The Uinta Basin in the mid-1880s was a landscape defined by the winding Green River and the high peaks of the eastern Uintas. Researchers can trace early outposts like White Rocks and settlements such as Ashley and Ouray.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1907 Map of Jensen, 1957 Print
    1907 Map of Jensen, 1957 Print
    1907 Jensen
    1957 Print · USGS
    Eastern Utah and the Colorado borderlands are shown here at the turn of the century as a frontier of river crossings and ranching outposts. Trace the early Stage Road to Dragon or locate the historic Ferry at Jensen near Dinosaur National Monument.
  7. 1910 Map of Jensen
    1910 Map of Jensen
    1910 Jensen
    1910 Print · USGS
    The Utah-Colorado borderlands come alive in the first decade of the twentieth century, showing the early development of the Uinta Basin. Genealogists and historians can locate early river crossings at the ferry sites near Jensen or trace the road to Dragon Stage Road.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1917 Map of Vernal
    1917 Map of Vernal
    1917 Vernal
    1917 Print · USGS
    The Uinta Basin during the early twentieth century shows a landscape defined by river confluences and emerging irrigation benches. Genealogists can trace family names at Leota Ranch, explore the vicinity of Fort Duchesne, or locate rural schools like Bennett School.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1954 Map of Vernal, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of Vernal, 1966 Print
    1954 Vernal
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Green River basin and Uinta Mountains come alive in this mid-century survey of northeastern Utah and northwestern Colorado. Genealogists and researchers can trace the development of remote outposts like Little Bonanza, Artesia, and Dutch John alongside the expanding Flaming Gorge Reservoir.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1958 Map of Vernal
    1958 Map of Vernal
    1958 Vernal
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Uinta Basin at the end of the fifties reveals a landscape shaped by massive river systems and burgeoning energy interests. Researchers can trace the layout of Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation lands and industrial sites like the Gilsonite coking plant and Bonanza.
  19. 1960 Map of Vernal
    1960 Map of Vernal
    1960 Vernal
    1960 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Utah was a rugged frontier of mineral extraction and federal conservation in the mid-twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Vernal, locate Gilsonite mining operations near Bonanza, and explore the 1950s boundaries of Dinosaur National Monument.
  22. 1964 Map of Vernal NE, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Vernal NE, 1965 Print
    1964 Vernal NE
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Ashley Valley thrived in the mid-sixties as a hub of irrigation and industry, centered on the growing community of Vernal. Researchers can locate family sites near Rock Point Cem, trace the complex Steinaker Canal system, or find the old Drive-in Theater.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1965 Map of Naples, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Naples, 1967 Print
    1965 Naples
    1967 Print · USGS
    Naples and the surrounding Ashley Valley are shown here during a period of industrial and utility expansion in the mid-1960s. Genealogists and local historians can locate early infrastructure like the Vernal Substation, Mantle Gulch, and the Vernal Golf Course.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1980 Map of Vernal, 1982 Print
    1980 Map of Vernal, 1982 Print
    1980 Vernal
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Uintah Basin in the early 1980s reveals a unique landscape of deep-rooted settlements and emerging energy fields. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Fort Duchesne and the Ouray National Wildlife Refuge alongside active sites like the Red Wash Oil and Gas Field.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 2023 Map of Vernal NE, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Vernal NE, 2023 Print
    2023 Vernal NE
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Ashley Valley comes to life in this detailed record of the Vernal area, showing the community's intricate network of irrigation canals and civic centers. Researchers can trace local history through the Uintah County Court House, Maeser, and burial records at Rock Point Cem.
  34. 2023 Map of Naples, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Naples, 2023 Print
    2023 Naples
    2023 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Utah at the turn of the decade reveals a complex network of water management and valley settlement. Trace the development of Naples and Vernal alongside historic landmarks like Old US Hwy 40 and the Rock Point Canal.
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