1953 Map of Cedar City

About this map

The Markagunt Plateau and Sevier Plateau dominate this 1950s study, where the abrupt transitions of the Pink Cliffs and White Cliffs illustrate the geology of Southern Utah. This edition reflects the mid-century infrastructure of the region, anchored by the Union Pacific RR crossing the Escalante Valley and the arterial routes of U S 91 and U S 89. It documents the early modern layout of settlements like Cedar City, St George, and Panguitch, alongside smaller communities such as Hamiltons Fort and Kanarraville. The map provides a detailed view of the high-country hydrology, tracing Panguitch Lake, Navajo Lake, and the headwaters of the Sevier River. Beyond the towns, the landscape is defined by federal and tribal lands, including the Kaibab Indian Reservation and the scenic borders of Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park at a time when regional tourism was becoming a primary economic driver.