1954 Map of Mt. Ellen 1 NW

About this map

Hanksville Landing Field sits at the heart of this mid-century desert landscape, serving as a critical navigation point evidenced by the nearby Airway Beacon. The geography is defined by the confluence of major drainage systems, where Muddy Creek and the Fremont River merge to form the Dirty Devil River. This hydrologic junction is surrounded by intricate canyon country and plateau features like the North Pinto Hills and The Notch. The map details the transition between the high Mesa terrain and the lower reaches of Little Meadow and Dry Valley Wash. The stark survey lines of the Emery Co and Wayne Co border cross a topography dominated by the San Rafael desert, illustrating a period when aviation infrastructure began to mark this isolated part of the Colorado Plateau.