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1966 Map of Flaming Gorge

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Flaming Gorge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Green River carves a dramatic path through the high desert and forest of the Utah-Wyoming border, where the Flaming Gorge Reservoir had recently reshaped the landscape. This mid-1960s state reveals the transition of the region into a major recreational destination following the completion of the dam. New infrastructure like the Lucerne Valley Development and Antelope Flat Development appear alongside established landmarks like Trail Creek Ranch and the settlement of Greendale.

The map details the rugged intersection of the Ashley National Forest and the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, documenting numerous campgrounds and viewpoints such as the Red Canyon Overlook and Dowd Mtn Overlook Picnic Area. Notable geological features like Boars Tusk and the winding Horseshoe Canyon are clearly defined, providing a record of the terrain as it was managed for both conservation and public use in the mid-20th century.