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1965 Map of Dinosaur Quarry

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Dinosaur Quarry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Dinosaur Quarry serves as the focal point of this 1960s survey, marking the intersection of paleontological history and the dramatic geology of eastern Utah. The Green River carves a dominant path through the landscape, winding south from the steep walls of Split Mountain Canyon and Split Mountain. The map illustrates the boundary of Dinosaur National Monument, where the terrain shifts from the high elevations of Blue Mountain to the alluvial flats of Brush Creek.

Evidence of local industry and infrastructure is visible through numerous Gravel Pits and a Pipeline traversing the western section. Water management is a clear priority in this arid environment, noted by a Flume and Gaging Station near the river, alongside named drainages like Cottonwood Wash and Orchid Draw. These details provide a clear view of the mid-century development supporting both federal park land and local resource extraction.