1954 Map of Green River

About this map

Green River serves as the primary hub of this arid corridor, situated where the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad crosses the mighty Green River. Surveyed in the mid-1950s with cooperation from the Atomic Energy Commission, the map reveals a landscape defined by seasonal drainages like Saleratus Wash and Browns Wash. Remote family operations such as Ruby Ranch and Chaffin Ranch appear along the river's winding course, highlighting the isolated nature of cattle ranching and agriculture in this desert environment. Significant geological and infrastructure landmarks include the Crystal Geyser and a Landing Strip north of the town center, while a Cable Crossing downstream indicates historical transit methods across the water. The confluence of the San Rafael River and the Green River at the southern edge of the sheet illustrates the complex hydrography of the Horse Bench region.