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1950 Map of Cedar City

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Cedar City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Cedar City serves as the hub of this mid-century survey, showcasing a landscape where the high desert plateau of Cedar Valley meets the rising elevations of Cedar Mountain. The presence of the College of Southern Utah and City Hall marks the town’s civic core, while the industrial and transportation needs of the era are reflected in the Union Pacific rail lines, the Cedar City Municipal Airport, and the nearby Stock Yards.

Beyond the city grid, the topography becomes sharply defined by geological landmarks like The Red Hill and The Knoll. Natural drainage through Cedar Canyon via Coal Creek is a dominant feature, supporting a network of water management indicated by the Irrigation Ditch and various Water Tanks. Cultural sites such as the local Cemetery and a Drive-in Theater provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing the community's mid-century expansion.