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1962 Map of Delta

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Delta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Agricultural life in Central Utah's Sevier Desert centers on the town of Delta, where the Union Pacific railroad and a complex network of irrigation ditches define the landscape. The Sevier River feeds the Gunnison Bend Reservoir, supporting a wide-reaching system of canals including the Lowline Canal and Pacific Canal that reach out toward smaller communities like Sutherland, Abraham, and Sugarville.

Southwest of the main hub, historical landmarks and early settlement patterns are visible at the Ft Deseret (Ruins) and the neighboring towns of Hinckley and Deseret. This survey captures the mid-century development of the region, from the Drive-in Theater and Radio Tower near the town center to the remote Sand Dunes and various family-named features like the Blake Ditch and Eliason Ditch that highlight the essential role of water rights in this arid environment.