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1958 Map of Crescent Junction

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Crescent Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad cuts a diagonal path through this arid Grand County landscape, serving as the primary corridor for commerce and transport. Near the intersection of the railroad and U.S. 160 lies Crescent Junction, a critical node for desert travelers. The map reveals the logistical challenges of the era, documented through numerous water management features like Blue Flat Reservoir and Valley City Reservoir, alongside the former location of Valley City (Site).

Industry and topography dominate the terrain, from the sharp escarpments of the Book Cliffs in the north to the mining operations at various Gravel Pits and a Shaft to the south. Remote outposts such as Hatch Ranch and Floy are connected by a network of jeep trails and washes, including Tenmile Wash and Thompson Wash, highlighting the sparse but deliberate settlement patterns of mid-century eastern Utah.