1954 Map of Littlefield

About this map

Littlefield sits at the vital junction where the Virgin River meets Beaver Dam Wash, serving as a focal point for settlement in the mid-1950s. This survey illustrates the convergence of northern Arizona, southern Utah, and Nevada, highlighting the arid landscape through numerous named springs such as Mountain Sheep Spring and Gates and Mullen Spring. The topography is dominated by the Beaver Dam Mountains to the north and the Virgin Mountains to the south, with notable heights at Mt Bangs. Researchers can trace the path of Highway 91 as it winds through the river valley, passing historical markers like Grave Cem and the Gaging Station. The map captures a high-desert terrain punctuated by deep drainage systems like Sullivans Canyon and Elbow Canyon, illustrating the importance of water sources in this dry borderland region.