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1954 Map of Elk Ridge 1 SE

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Elk Ridge 1 SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Mt. Linnaeus dominates the central landscape of this 1954 survey, rising within the expansive boundaries of the Manti-La Sal National Forest. This preliminary edition captures a remote part of San Juan County during a period of active land management and ranching. The presence of Bayles Ranch and various water features like the Irrigation Ditch and several stock ponds suggests a landscape shaped by high-altitude livestock grazing.

Evidence of established routes and wilderness preservation is visible through labels like the Indian Creek Trail and a distinctive area simply marked The Wilderness. Cultural landmarks such as the Indian Creek Ranger Station and a Natural Bridge in Allen Canyon provide specific points of interest for researchers studying the mid-century geography of southeastern Utah. The map also delineates seasonal grazing areas including Robertson Pasture and Bob Park Pasture, reflecting the traditional land use patterns of the region.