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1959 Map of Moab

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Moab
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Moab and its surrounding canyonlands appear here during a transformative era of industrial development and early tourism. The town center shows significant expansion near the Colorado River, supported by the arrival of the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad. Industrial features like the Ore Reduction Plant and nearby Shinarump Mines illustrate the mid-century mineral boom, while the southern branch of the rail line terminates at Potash.

Conservation and recreation footprints are clearly defined within Arches National Monument, where landmarks such as The Windows Section and Courthouse Towers are mapped alongside Monument Hdqrs. To the south, Dead Horse Point State Park overlooks a complex drainage system including Sevenmile Canyon and Little Canyon. Traces of earlier history remain visible at the Elk Mtn Mission Historical Mon, marking the site of early regional settlement efforts.