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1986 Map of Delta

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Delta
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Delta serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in the mid-1980s, organized by an extensive network of irrigation infrastructure. The Union Pacific railroad bisects the town, connecting the community to larger markets, while the Sevier River feeds into the Gunnison Bend Reservoir to the west. This water system is critical for the surrounding Pahvant Valley, as evidenced by the dense grid of waterways including the Melville Canal, Eliason Canal, and Jensen Canal that transform the arid terrain.

Further south, the small settlement of Oasis sits near the Mud Flats, illustrating the transition from managed farmland to the natural desert environment. Regional utility and infrastructure are well-documented, from the Municipal Airport in the northeast to several radio facilities and a Feedlot north of town. For those researching local history, the map provides precise locations for a Cem cemetery and a local Golf Course, showing how the community utilized the land between the river and the valley floor.