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1954 Map of Hurricane

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Hurricane
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Leeds and the neighboring settlements of Harrisburg and Toquerville anchor this mid-century look at Washington County's unique desert geography. The map reveals the intricate water management required for the region's agricultural survival, highlighting the Virgin River and its vital tributaries like Quail Creek and Ash Creek, alongside the Gould Reservoir and various irrigation canals. Local industry is evident through the Vanderbilt Mine, several Quarry sites, and the Cinder Pits near the river.

Historical landmarks include the Fort Pierce (Ruins) in the south near the Utah-Arizona border, providing a link to the era of early frontier defense. The landscape is dominated by dramatic geological features such as Sand Mountain, the towering Mollies Nipple, and the volcanic profile of Volcano Mtn. Transportation is centered around Utah 15 and Utah 17, supporting the growing hubs of Hurricane and La Verkin as they expanded near the Hurricane Airport.