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1963 Map of Hanksville

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Hanksville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Dirty Devil River forms at the confluence of Muddy Creek and the Fremont River just east of the small settlement of Hanksville. This mid-century survey, conducted in cooperation with the Atomic Energy Commission, highlights the region's transition into an era of aviation and resource exploration. While the town remains a central point of activity with the Hanksville Cem and local schools, the surrounding landscape is marked by the Hanksville Landing Field, a Radio Facility, and the South Hanksville Airport.

The rugged geography includes Wild Horse Mesa to the northwest and the Burr Desert to the southeast. Water management is evident through features like Meadow Gulch Reservoir and Blue Knoll Reservoir, which serve this arid environment. Significant natural landmarks such as the Hell Hole Swale and Robbers Roost Canyon underscore the isolation of the terrain before more modern infrastructure began to connect the remote reaches of Emery and Wayne counties.