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1953 Map of Milford Flat

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Milford Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Star Range rises sharply above the eastern reaches of the Escalante Desert, defining a landscape of mid-century mining and rail activity. Patented mining claims and workings dot the slopes, including the Maud S Mine, Vicksburg Mine, Estelle Mine, and Gold Crown Mine. These operations overlook the wide expanse of Milford Flat, where the Union Pacific railroad cuts a straight line through the basin.

Water management is a central theme of this arid region, evidenced by the Trans River Canal and the meandering path of the Beaver River. Smaller settlements and markers like Upton, Cook Corner, and Laho provide geographical anchors for researchers, while the Milford Omni Radio Range Station reflects the era's navigational infrastructure. Local landmarks like Grassy Bend and Tadpole Springs suggest a reliance on these scattered water sources in a terrain otherwise characterized by dry wells and desert flats.