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1964 Map of Boulder Town

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Boulder Town
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Boulder Town serves as the central hub of this remote plateau landscape, shown here as it appeared in the mid-1960s within the Dixie National Forest. The map documents a community deeply tied to its water and power infrastructure, evidenced by the Powerhouse, Canal, Penstock, and Tailrace system that utilizes the descent of Boulder Creek. A Radio Facility and Radio Tower sit near the town center, while the Rodeo Grounds reflect the local ranching culture of Garfield County.

Terrain features are prominently named, often reflecting descriptive local monikers like Sadies Nipple, Balancing Rock, and the distinctive Pretty Tree Bench. To the south, New Home Bench and Durfey Mesa dominate the topography. Of particular interest to historians are the noted Ruins and Haws Pasture in the northwestern corner, suggesting earlier land use and habitation long before the 1964 field check.