1987 Map of Hanksville

About this map

Hanksville serves as the focal point of this 1980s provisional study, situated where the Fremont River meets the confluence of various desert drainages. The settlement's layout includes a localized Trailer Park and a Footbridge crossing the river, reflecting the modest infrastructure of this Wayne County outpost. The surrounding terrain is defined by dramatic elevation changes, notably the Pinto Hills to the west and the expansive Halfway Bench to the southeast. Water management in this arid environment is evident through several named catchments, such as Meadow Gulch Reservoir and Beef Hollow Reservoir. The map documents a network of unimproved tracks like the Basin Road, which navigate the complex topography of South Valley and Dry Wash. Local landmarks like Penitentiary Point and White Point provide fixed navigational aids across the dissected plateaus and seasonal washes that dominate the landscape.