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1955 Map of Jones Hole

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Jones Hole
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Dinosaur National Monument encompasses the centerpiece of this mid-century survey, where the Green River carves a deep path through the plateau. The landscape is defined by massive uplifted blocks, notably Diamond Mountain and Wild Mountain, separated by deep drainages like Diamond Gulch and Jones Hole Creek. The map records essential infrastructure for park management and local ranching during the 1950s, including the Jones Hole Ranger Station and scattered operations such as Snow Ranch and Chew Ranch.

High-elevation landmarks like Harpers Corner and Hardscrabble Mtn overlook the intricate network of draws and springs that sustain life in this arid environment. Significant water sources like Jones Hole Springs and Burnt Springs are precisely mapped, providing a record of the hydrology before modern development. The map also captures several benchmarks and triangulation stations, including VABM 8380 Wild, used for the topographic control of this complex border region between Utah and Colorado.