Old Maps of Hanksville, Utah for Metal Detecting

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Hanksville, 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. 1954 Map of Mt. Ellen 1 NW, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Mt. Ellen 1 NW, 1956 Print
    1954 Mt. Ellen 1 NW
    1956 Print · USGS
    Wayne and Emery County navigation and desert drainage are frozen in time during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace early aviation landmarks like Hanksville Landing Field or the junction of Muddy Creek and the Dirty Devil River.

  3. 1954 Map of Mt. Ellen 1 SW, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Mt. Ellen 1 SW, 1956 Print
    1954 Mt. Ellen 1 SW
    1956 Print · USGS
    Hanksville and the surrounding desert landscape are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the early infrastructure of this remote corner of Wayne County. Researchers can trace historical access routes like Sawmill Basin Road and locate landmarks such as the Landing strip and White Point.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 1963 Map of Hanksville, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Hanksville, 1965 Print
    1963 Hanksville
    1965 Print · USGS
    Hanksville and the surrounding high desert are documented here during the early 1960s as aviation and energy interests moved into the region. Local historians can trace the town's footprint near the Hanksville Cem and the confluence of the Fremont River and Muddy Creek.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1980 Map of Hanksville, 1987 Print
    1980 Map of Hanksville, 1987 Print
    1980 Hanksville
    1987 Print · USGS
    Hanksville and the surrounding high desert are captured in the early 1980s, showcasing a landscape of dramatic topography and isolated outposts. Researchers can trace the rugged drainage of the Dirty Devil River and locate landmarks like the Factory Butte Mine and Robbers Roost Flats.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1987 Map of The Notch
    1987 Map of The Notch
    1987 The Notch
    1987 Print · USGS
    Hanksville in the late 1980s centers on the confluence where two rivers form the Dirty Devil. Genealogists and desert historians can trace the local Cem, the early Hanksville Airport, and topographic landmarks like The Notch and Wild Horse Mesa.

  10. 1987 Map of Hanksville
    1987 Map of Hanksville
    1987 Hanksville
    1987 Print · USGS
    Hanksville in the early 1980s is captured here at the junction of the Fremont River and the desert plains. Researchers can trace the town's footprint, including the Trailer Park, and follow cattle-era landmarks like Beef Hollow Reservoir and Penitentiary Point.

  11. 2011 Map of Hanksville, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Hanksville, 2011 Print
    2011 Hanksville
    2011 Print · USGS
    Hanksville and the surrounding high-desert plateaus of Wayne County are captured in this 2011 study at the junction of the Fremont River. Researchers can trace the layout of the town, identifying local features like the Hanksville Post Office and the trails through Dry Valley toward Blue Knoll.

  12. 2011 Map of The Notch, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of The Notch, 2011 Print
    2011 The Notch
    2011 Print · USGS
    Hanksville sits at a vital river junction in the early twenty-first century, where desert waterways converge amidst high mesa country. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Hanksville Cemetery and the Red Rock Campground alongside the Dirty Devil River.

  13. 2014 Map of Hanksville, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Hanksville, 2014 Print
    2014 Hanksville
    2014 Print · USGS
    Hanksville sits at the junction of river and desert in this early twenty-first-century survey. Genealogists and desert explorers can trace the roads leading out from Hanksville toward landmarks like Blue Knoll or water sources such as Beef Hollow Reservoir.

  14. 2014 Map of The Notch, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of The Notch, 2014 Print
    2014 The Notch
    2014 Print · USGS
    Hanksville and the surrounding desert landscape are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the town remains a critical outpost. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town layout and local roads like River Bend Rd leading to the Hanksville Cem.

  15. 2017 Map of Hanksville, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Hanksville, 2017 Print
    2017 Hanksville
    2017 Print · USGS
    Hanksville and the surrounding high desert are captured here in the late twenty-teens, showing the crossroads of the river and the arid backcountry. Researchers can trace local routes like Sawmill Basin Rd and locate water sources such as Step Reservoir and Beef Hollow Reservoir.

  16. 2017 Map of The Notch, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of The Notch, 2017 Print
    2017 The Notch
    2017 Print · USGS
    Hanksville sits at the meeting of desert and river in this recent survey of Wayne County. Genealogists and local researchers can locate the Hanksville Cem, trace the course of the Dirty Devil River, and follow tracks like Doll House Ranch Rd.

  17. 2020 Map of Hanksville, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Hanksville, 2020 Print
    2020 Hanksville
    2020 Print · USGS
    Hanksville and the surrounding Wayne County desert are captured here in the early twenty-first century as a remote intersection of river and road. Trace local geography through landmarks like Penitentiary Point and historic water sources such as Meadow Gulch Reservoir.

  18. 2020 Map of The Notch, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of The Notch, 2020 Print
    2020 The Notch
    2020 Print · USGS
    Hanksville and the surrounding Wayne County desert are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the convergence of the Fremont River and Muddy Creek or locate local landmarks like the Hanksville Cem and The Notch.

  19. 2023 Map of Hanksville, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Hanksville, 2023 Print
    2023 Hanksville
    2023 Print · USGS
    The desert settlement of Hanksville is shown in detail during the early 2020s, highlighting its vital position at the Fremont River confluence. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Penitentiary Point, navigate the San Rafael Desert, or locate water resources at Beef Hollow Reservoir.

  20. 2023 Map of The Notch, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of The Notch, 2023 Print
    2023 The Notch
    2023 Print · USGS
    Hanksville and the surrounding high desert are documented here in 2023 at the confluence of the desert's major waterways. Researchers can trace local landmarks and infrastructure like the Hanksville Cem, Hanksville Airport, and the winding course of the Dirty Devil River.

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