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1966 Map of Hayes Canyon

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Hayes Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Sevier Bridge Reservoir dominates the northeastern corner of this Sanpete County landscape, where the Sevier River meanders through a complex network of irrigation infrastructure. This 1960s survey captures a transition point between the steep western terrain of Japanese Valley and the agricultural flats to the east. A dense system of waterways, including the Piute Canal, Dover Canal, and Metcalf Ditch, illustrates the intensive water management required for regional ranching and farming.

Social and historical markers are preserved in the margin of the valley, most notably the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and its namesake canal. Cultural landmarks like the Sanpete Fish and Game Club and the Dover Cem provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians. The western half of the map is defined by a series of named drainages like Hayes Canyon and Lone Cedar Canyon, accessed only by a network of Jeep Trails.