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2011 Map of Molen

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Molen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Ferron Creek carves a path through this high desert landscape, serving as the lifeblood for a network of irrigation systems including the Bench Ditch, Molen Ditch, and Peterson Ditch. This reliance on water management defines the small settlements of Ferron and Molen, where the grid of rural roads like S Muddy Rd and Molen Rd connects isolated homesteads and family holdings such as Larson Ranch and Nelson Ranch.

The presence of the Molen Cemetery and Ferron City Cemetery provides a grounded connection for genealogists researching the early families of Emery County. To the south, the terrain opens into Dutch Flat, where man-made water features like Dutch Flat Reservoir and Cinderella Reservoir contrast with natural drainages like Molen Seep Wash and Yellow Seep Wash. The map documents a community deeply integrated with its topography, from the narrow passage of The Box to the prominent rise of Kings Crown.