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1947 Map of Marysvale

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Marysvale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The Sevier River corridor anchors this mid-century survey of Piute County, following the Denver & Rio Grande Western railroad line as it snakes through the valley. The mining and ranching character of the era is evident in settlements like Alunite and Thompsonville, and the presence of the Whitehorse Mine in the northern hills. To the south, the massive Piute Reservoir and its Dam dominate the landscape near Junction, serving as a critical water management feature for the region's agricultural interests.

Rising sharply from the river valley, the Tushar Mountains and the heights of the Fishlake National Forest provide a stark contrast to the lowland settlements. High-altitude features such as Marysvale Peak, Big Flat, and Langdon Mtn are mapped alongside remote outposts like the Dry Creek Guard Sta and Elbow Ranch. The detailed topography reveals a complex network of canyons and plateaus, including Bellyache Canyon and Little Table, illustrating the difficult terrain surrounding the core communities of Marysvale and its neighbors.