1959 Map of Moab 4 SE

About this map

Moab sits at a critical geological junction where the Colorado River cuts through the red rock landscape of the Moab Valley. This late 1950s survey documents the community's industrial era, specifically highlighting the Ore Reduction Plant and a Mill, reflecting the region's mid-century mining boom. Cultural history is visible in the ancient Petroglyphs near the riverbanks and the contemporary mid-century Drive-in Theater on the outskirts of town. The transition from the high desert of Arches National Monument to the fertile stretches of Spanish Valley is clearly delineated. Notable local landmarks like Matrimony Spring and The Portal mark the physical boundaries of the settlement, while the presence of a Landing Strip and Monument Headquarters indicates the growing intersection of industry and tourism in the post-war West.