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1968 Map of Farson

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Farson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Eden Valley landscape in the late 1960s was defined by a critical intersection of water management and western history. This arid region relied heavily on an intricate network of irrigation, including the Eden Canal, Eden Lateral, and Hay Lateral, which diverted water to sustain the small settlements of Farson and Eden. The presence of the Lower Emigrant Farson Cutoff Trail crossing the north side of the sheet underscores the area's deep roots as a thoroughfare for early western travelers.

Water remains the central theme, with the confluence of the Big Sandy River and Little Sandy Creek providing the primary drainage. Local landmarks such as the Eden Valley Cem, a Landing Strip, and a lone Grave near the riverbank offer tangible points of interest for genealogists and local historians. Various drainage features like Carlson Draw and Washington Draw further illustrate the specific topography of this high-desert basin.