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1940 Map of Monroe

Name: 1940 Topographic Map of Monroe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Sevier River valley serves as the central artery for this agricultural corridor, where a complex network of canals supports a string of early Utah settlements. The map highlights the intensive irrigation required for the valley floor, specifically around Monroe and Elsinore, while the higher elevations are dominated by the Fishlake National Forest. Evidence of early 20th-century transportation is prominent, with the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad paralleling the river and connecting small hubs like Joseph and Nibley.

Transitioning from the valley floor to the peaks, the landscape shifts toward recreation and industry. Features like Monnovian Park and Annabella Reservoir reflect the era's mountain development, while the presence of the Antelope Mine and Poverty Flat Ranch indicates the mixed economic reliance on extraction and grazing. The detailed labeling of springs such as Rock Spring and Mud Spring underscores the critical importance of water sources in this high-desert environment.