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1988 Map of Green River

Name: 1988 Topographic Map of Green River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Green River carves a winding path through the Gunnison Valley in this late-1980s survey, marking the boundary between Emery and Grand counties. The town of Green River is the central hub, supported by the Green River Municipal Airport and protected by a series of Levees along the riverbank. This arid landscape is defined by its drainage systems, including Saleratus Wash, Fiuemile Wash, and Ninemile Wash, which reveal the erosive forces at work in the high desert.

A notable intersection of civilian and military interests is evident on the eastern bank, where a State Recreation Area sits in close proximity to the Utah Launch Complex White Sands Missile Range. The map also captures local geological and industrial features, such as the Crystal Geyser downstream and a Gravel Pit near Browns Wash. This period shows the region balanced between its role as a transportation and recreation gateway and its use for specialized federal operations.