1969 Map of Elmo

About this map

The small settlement of Elmo sits at the heart of this 1969 survey, where the agricultural life of the San Rafael Swell area is clearly mapped through its complex irrigation network. The landscape is defined by the Cleveland Canal and its various offshoots, including the North Branch Cleveland Canal and the Elmo Branch Cleveland Canal, which carry water through the desert terrain. To the south, the Desert Lake Waterfowl Management Area surrounds Desert Lake, providing a distinct ecological contrast to the dry draws and washes like Timothy Wash and Washboard Wash that cross the region. For those researching local history or genealogy, the map identifies a central Cem near the town site, while the surveyor's notes include various Borrow Pits and a Drill Hole, reflecting the utility and exploration of the land during this era.