1954 Map of Factory Butte

About this map

Factory Butte dominates this mid-century landscape of south-central Utah, rising as a prominent landmark above the surrounding Factory Bench and Caineville Reef. The survey captures a moment when the Fremont River supported small pockets of human presence in the Blue Valley, notably the settlement at Giles. This area, deeply carved by seasonal drainages like Muddy Creek and Salt Wash, shows a transition from high mesa tops like North Caineville Mesa to the intricate erosion of the Lower Blue Hills.