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1968 Map of Cedar Fort

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Cedar Fort
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Cedar Valley serves as the focal point for this 1968 study, dominated by the historic settlements of Cedar Fort and Fairfield. The map documents a landscape defined by its military and transit heritage, specifically preserved at the Camp Floyd State Historical Site and the Stage Coach Inn State Historical Site. The presence of the Old Railroad Grade cutting across the valley floor illustrates the area's older transportation corridors, while modern infrastructure like the Aqueduct near the base of Long Ridge points to the essential role of water management in this arid region.

Agricultural and community life is anchored by features such as the Rodeo Grounds and local landmarks like the Fire Sta and Cem. The terrain transitions from the alluvial fans of West Canyon Wash to the steeper elevations of Crafts Canyon and Broadmouth Canyon, where a Jeep Trail provides access to the higher ground. Numerous wells and springs, including Big Spring, highlight the critical water sources that allowed these desert communities to persist.