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2017 Map of Green River

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Green River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Green River serves as the focal point of this Eastern Utah landscape, where the waterway meanders through the Gunnison Valley and Green River Valley. The settlement patterns here are defined by the river’s path, with the community of Elgin situated on the eastern bank. Local history is anchored at the Green River Pioneer Cem near the northern edge of the town center, while modern infrastructure like the Green River Municipal Airport and the W Green River Gravel Pit reflect the area’s ongoing industrial and transportation role.

Water management and natural drainage are central to the terrain, evidenced by numerous desert washes including Saleratus Wash, Browns Wash, and Fivemile Wash. A notable natural landmark, Crystal Geyser, is located along the river south of the main town. The map also delineates the transition into more remote reaches via Little Valley Rd and the Lower San Rafael Rd, illustrating the rugged connectivity between the river valley and the surrounding high desert.