1952 Map of Notom 2 NE

About this map

Fishlake National Forest boundaries define the southwestern portion of this 1952 topographic study, where the high desert plateau meets deep drainage systems. The landscape is characterized by its dramatic verticality, captured here during a transition in mapping technology from multiplex methods and 1951 aerial photography. Waterways such as South Creek and Polk Creek have carved significant features into the Middle Desert, creating prominent landmarks like Paradise Flats and Little Sand Flat. The map highlights the boundary line between Emery and Wayne Counties, showing how political divisions follow the high ridges above Hartnet Draw and Paradise Draw. This era of mapping emphasizes the natural landforms before modern infrastructure, focusing on the intricate network of draws and creeks that define the regional hydrology.