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1954 Map of Mt. Ellen 2 SW

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Mt. Ellen 2 SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Fremont River carves a deep path through Wayne County, Utah, defining a landscape of dramatic erosion and high plateaus as seen in this 1954 topographical study. The topography is dominated by the massive formations of North Caineville Mesa and South Caineville Mesa, where elevation changes highlight the stark geomorphology of the region. Evidence of early land use appears in the form of a Ditch system paralleling the river, suggesting 1950s efforts to divert water from the seasonal flows for local agricultural needs.

Downstream from the river's main channel, the drainage patterns of Sweetwater Creek and Cedar Creek reveal the complex network of washes that feed into the larger river valley. These watercourses were essential landmarks for travelers navigating the difficult terrain between local mesas and the broader basin of the river, providing a map of the natural infrastructure used by ranchers and residents during the mid-20th century.