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1958 Map of Crescent Junction

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Crescent Junction
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad cuts across this high desert landscape, serving as the primary corridor for regional movement through the Book Cliffs and Crescent Flat. In the late 1950s, the map identifies Valley City simply as a site, providing a record of a settlement location near the Valley City Reservoir. The presence of numerous Test Wells and Oil Wells scattered across the Crooked Bench and Salt Valley Wash indicate an era of active petroleum exploration.

Water management is central to life here, evidenced by landmarks like Hatch Ranch, Queens Well, and Tenmile Wash Reservoir. Distinctive geological features such as the Green River Gap and Duma Point frame the drainage systems of Thompson Wash and Floy Wash. Smaller outposts and transit points like Brendel and Crescent Junction mark the intersection of rail and road, while a network of jeep trails and trails provides access to remote points like Horse Heaven and The Basin.