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1966 Map of Ephraim

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Ephraim
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Ephraim and the adjacent West Ephraim occupy the heart of the Sanpete Valley in the mid-1960s, serving as a hub for education and agriculture. The presence of Snow College and its Snow College Field Station highlights the town's role as a regional center, while the grid of streets including Main Street and Center Street shows a well-established settlement. To the west, the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad tracks and the Manti-Ephraim Airport provide critical transportation links for the valley's economy.

Eastward, the terrain rises sharply into the Manti-La Sal National Forest. This area is defined by a network of drainage systems like Ephraim Creek and Cottonwood Creek, punctuated by landmarks such as Witches Knoll and Bald Mountain. The landscape is dotted with water management features including the Aqueduct and various reservoirs like Petes Reservoir, reflecting the vital importance of irrigation and water control in this high-desert environment.