1975 Map of Mathews Corner

About this map

Taylor Flats defines the central topography of this mid-1970s survey, illustrating a landscape defined by industrial-scale irrigation and deep coulees. The map details the intricate water management infrastructure of Franklin County, highlighting the Potholes Canal and the Eltopia Branch Canal as they navigate the plateau. Smaller settlements and agricultural hubs like Mathews Corner and Baxter appear alongside vital rural infrastructure, including the Ringold Pumping Plant and Baxter Substation. To the west, the terrain drops sharply into the dramatic breaks of Parsons Canyon and Baxter Canyon, where the Wasteway channels water through the rugged relief. Traces of local community life are preserved in the location of Markham Sch, while an extensive network of family and farm-to-market roads like Sagemoor Road and Eltopia Road connect the subdivided sections.