1958 Map of Milford

About this map

Mining operations and desert infrastructure define this mid-century look at Beaver County, where the Union Pacific railroad corridor anchors the eastern corridor. The town of Milford serves as the regional hub, supported by the Milford Municipal Airport and the nearby Fairground. To the west, the landscape shifts abruptly into the high peaks of the San Francisco Mts and Star Range, which are densely pocketed with historical mining claims. The concentration of activity around sites like The Shenandoah City and Shauntie speaks to a legacy of extraction, with numerous specific prospects such as the Mammoth Lode Mine and Harrington-Hickory Mine dotting the slopes. In the lower Escalante Desert, water management is evident through features like The Big Wash Reservoir and the Trans River Canal, alongside scattered settlements and outposts including Upton and Cook Corner.