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1971 Map of Dana

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Dana
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Union Pacific railroad corridor defines this high-desert landscape in Carbon County, where the historic tracks follow the winding course of Saint Marys Creek. Heavy industrial footprints are prominent throughout the area, including the substantial Strip Mine operations and the Big Ditch Pit. These extraction sites are served by specialized rail infrastructure such as the Arch Mineral Corp Railroad (Dana Spur) and the Energy Development Co Spur, highlighting the coal-driven economy of the early 1970s.

The topography is dominated by two major elevations, Edson Ridge and Dana Ridge, which bracket the drainage of the Dana Meadows. Water sources are sparse but vital, evidenced by the presence of Iron Spring, Buck Spring, and the Mud Springs Reservoir. For local historians and industrial researchers, the map provides a clear picture of the settlement at Dana and the network of pipelines that traverse this basin.