1972 Map of Beryl

About this map

The small community of Beryl serves as the central hub of this Iron County landscape, positioned along the vital Union Pacific railroad line. The map illustrates a transitional environment where the high elevations of the North Peaks in the north give way to the broad alluvial plains of the Escalante Desert. Notable water sources like Culver Spring and several wells suggest the importance of groundwater in this arid region, while the Negro Liza Wash drains the northern highlands toward the desert floor. The grid-like street pattern of the settlement at Beryl and the presence of a Gravel Pit near the tracks reflect the infrastructure of a mid-century rail-side town. Further into the interior, landforms such as Websters Knolls and various Jeep Trails indicate a landscape used for livestock grazing and local extraction.