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1954 Map of Mt Linnaeus

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Mt Linnaeus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Manti-La Sal National Forest dominates this mid-century landscape in San Juan County, revealing a terrain marked by deep canyons and ancient cultural sites. Evidence of early habitation is preserved through labels for Ruins, Cliff Dwellings, and Petroglyphs near Kelly Ranch, signaling the archaeological significance of the region before it was fully modernized. The survey, produced in cooperation with the Atomic Energy Commission, highlights the post-war interest in this isolated corner of Utah.

Remote outposts and family-named landmarks like Wilson Ranch, Bayles Ranch, and the Indian Creek Guard Station show the sparse but established human presence among the high peaks of Mt Linnaeus and Shay Mountain. Water sources such as Lavender Creek and Cottonwood Creek dictate the layout of these holdings, while geographic curiosities like Skull and Crossbones Canyon and Natural Arch define the local topography.