1944 Map of Monroe

About this map

Monroe and its neighboring agricultural communities are centered in the fertile Sevier River Valley during the early 1940s. This survey illustrates a complex irrigation landscape where the Sevier River and numerous canals support the towns of Elsinore, Annabella, and Joseph. The influence of the Denver And Rio Grande Western railroad is prominent, linking these rural settlements to the broader state economy. To the east and west, the valley is bracketed by the high elevations of the Fish Lake National Forest, featuring landmarks like Monroe Peak and Signal Peak. Local industry and land use are evidenced by the Antelope Mine in the southwest and the recreational or communal space at Monrovian Park. The map also captures several smaller ranching or farming outposts such as Poverty Flat Ranch and Nibley, alongside natural features like Hot Springs and The Sinks.