1963 Map of Hanksville

About this map

Hanksville serves as the focal point of this arid corridor, situated at the confluence of the Fremont River and Muddy Creek. During this era, the town's role as a regional hub is evident through the presence of the Hanksville Airport, a Radio Facility, and the Hanksville Landing Field. The landscape is dominated by the deeply carved path of the Dirty Devil River, which winds eastward toward the San Rafael Desert and Burr Desert. To the south, the topography transitions into the Dry Valley, where specialized infrastructure like Meadow Gulch Reservoir and Beer Hollow Reservoir suggest the vital importance of water management for local ranching. The presence of Robbers Roost Canyon South Fork and Penitentiary Point reflects the area's storied geography, while the Hanksville Cem provides a grounded reference for genealogists tracing early families in the Emery and Wayne county borderlands.