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1961 Map of Morgan

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Morgan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Morgan sits at the heart of Morgan Valley, where the Weber River is joined by several canyon tributaries. This mid-century landscape shows a well-established agricultural and transportation corridor defined by the Union Pacific railroad and the Gateway Canal. The valley floor is dotted with small rural communities including Milton, Littleton, and Enterprise, each connected by a network of local roads and water management features like the Stoddard Diversion Dam. Educational and social life is anchored by the High Sch and the County Fairgrounds on the eastern edge of the township.

The topography transitions sharply from the irrigated valley to the high ridges of Haystack Mtn and the complex drainage of Big Canyon and Roswells hollow. To the south, Richville and the Littleton Cem provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family roots in this part of Morgan County. The presence of Como Springs near Round Valley suggests a long-standing local landmark within the river's bend.