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1945 Map of Marysvale

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Marysvale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Sevier River valley serves as the primary artery for settlement and industry in this mid-century survey of Piute County. The Denver & Rio Grande Western railroad tracks parallel the river, connecting the agricultural and mining hubs of Marysvale and Thompsonville. This transportation corridor was vital for the extraction economy, evidenced by the Whitehorse Mine in the northern hills and the industrial settlement at Alunite.

To the west and south, the terrain rises into the Fishlake National Forest, where the Tushar Mountains dominate the landscape. Significant water management is visible at the Piute Reservoir and several smaller catchments like Big Flat Res and Willis Res. High-altitude features such as Marysvale Peak and Malmsten Peak overlook a network of canyons, including Bellyache Canyon and Dry Creek Canyon, which historically provided routes for early ranchers and foresters.