1963 Map of Manila

About this map

Manila serves as the primary settlement on this northern Utah borderland, situated where the broad Lucerne Valley meets the rising terrain of the Ashley National Forest. This 1963 field-checked survey captures a significant moment of environmental transition, showing areas of the Green River and Henrys Fork marked as subject to controlled inundation. These sections were destined to become part of the Flaming Gorge Reservoir, a massive project that redefined the local landscape and economy from ranching toward recreation. Evidence of this shift is visible in the emergence of the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, featuring sites like the Moenkopi Campground and Carmel Campground. Away from the water, the map details the high-country geography of Dowd Mountain and Windy Ridge, alongside local infrastructure such as a water tank and various canals that supported life in this high desert environment.