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1964 Map of Lapoint

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Lapoint
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation defines the landscape of this mid-1960s survey, illustrating a sophisticated network of water management in the arid basin. Agricultural life centers on the settlements of Tridell and Lapoint, which are supported by an intricate system of waterways including the Whiterocks and Ouray Valley Canal and the Deep Creek Canal. A Treaty Boundary cuts through the eastern portion of the map, marking a significant historical and jurisdictional line across the terrain.

Local infrastructure is represented by the Tridell Landing Strip and prominent Radio Towers, while the Diversion Dam on the East Channel of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation River highlights the engineering required to divert mountain runoff for local use. Genealogists will find the exact locations of the Tridell Cemetery and Lapoint Cemetery useful for documenting local family histories in this part of Uintah County.