1955 Map of Jones Hole

About this map

Dinosaur National Monument dominates this mid-century topographic survey, where the Green River carves a deep path through the canyonlands of the Utah-Colorado border. This period of the mid-1950s captures a landscape of remote cattle operations and early conservation management, evidenced by the presence of Snow Ranch, Chew Ranch, and the Jones Hole Ranger Station. The geography is defined by significant elevation changes between Diamond Mountain and the river floor, connected by the Jones Hole Trail. Water sources like Hackings Springs and Jones Hole Creek are vital landmarks in this arid terrain. Notable topographical features such as Labyrinths, Harpers Corner, and The White Sage Flats indicate the complex relief of the Uintah and Moffat county line before modern infrastructure reached these canyons.