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1954 Map of Green River

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Green River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Green River carves a deep, sinuous path through the high desert of the Colorado Plateau in this 1954 study, produced with cooperation from the Atomic Energy Commission. At the northern edge of the map, the town of Green River and nearby Elgin serve as a vital crossroads where the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad and local highways span the water. A Landing Strip and Gaging Sta underscore the area's role as a logistical and hydrological monitoring hub for the desert interior.

Moving south along the river, the landscape transitions into a remote stretch of canyons and washes, marked by a handful of family-named outposts and agricultural attempts like Ruby Ranch and Chaffin Ranch. Geologic and industrial interests are highlighted by the presence of the Crystal Geyser and various Jeep Trails that penetrate the rugged Horse Bench region. The confluence of the San Rafael River with the Green River at the southern boundary illustrates the drainage patterns that define this arid terrain, while names like Solitude suggest the isolated character of the land during the mid-century era.