1968 Map of Eden Reservoir East

About this map

The Sublette Cutoff and Emigrant Trail trace through the arid landscape of Eden Valley in this late 1960s study, marking the historic corridors used by westward travelers. The terrain is defined by a complex network of water management features essential to this high desert region, including the Little Sandy Feeder Canal, Eden Canal, and the Chambers Ditch. These man-made channels diverge from Little Sandy Creek and Dry Sandy Creek to feed the Eden Reservoir, reflecting the intensive irrigation efforts required to support agriculture in Sweetwater County. Prominent local landmarks such as Round Top and its associated radio tower provide vertical orientation amidst the drainage systems of Pacific Creek and Jack Morrow Creek. The abundance of Borrow Pits along the unimproved roads suggests the ongoing maintenance of the rural infrastructure at the time of the survey.