1964 Map of Moab

About this map

Moab serves as the central hub for this mid-century survey of the canyon country, where the Colorado River and Green River carve through high desert plateaus. The map documents a landscape defined by its extractive economy, specifically noting Uranium and vanadium mining during a pivotal era for the region's industry. Communities like Uravan, Vancorum, and Naturita are established along the San Miguel River, while the remote topography of The Maze and The Needles remains largely inaccessible.