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1951 Map of Oak City

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Oak City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Oak City sits at the transition between the arid Sevier Desert and the high elevations of the Fishlake National Forest. The settlement pattern in this 1951 survey is defined by the management of water and transportation through the valley. To the west, the Sevier River meanders toward the Delta Reservoir, while the Utah Central Railroad (Abandoned) traces a line through the Oak Creek Sinks, marking a shift in regional logistics as the active Union Pacific line serves the station at Harding.

Agricultural infrastructure is prominent, with the Pool Creek Reservoir No 1 and various canals supporting life in the Sand Dunes region. The eastern terrain climbs sharply into landmarks like Mahogany Mountain and Partridge Mtn, where the Oak Creek Ranger Sta managed the timber and grazing lands. Natural springs such as Whisky Spring and First Spring provide the headwaters for the creeks that drain westward into the desert flats.