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1951 Map of Oak City

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Oak City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Oak City sits at the base of the Fishlake National Forest, where the canyon runoff meets the arid expanse of the Sevier Desert. This 1951 survey documents a landscape of managed water and transition, where the Sevier River and the Taylors Flat Canal define the agricultural potential of the flatlands. To the east, the map details the intricate drainages of the mountains, including Bridge Canyon and Mahogany Canyon, while the west is dominated by the Oak Creek Sinks and shifting Sand Dunes.

Transportation and infrastructure are anchored by the Union Pacific railroad, which services the small stops of Strong and Harding. Local landmarks like the Cem near the townsite and the Oak Creek Ranger Sta provide specific points of interest for those researching Millard County family history. The presence of the Fool Creek Reservoir No 1 and Fool Creek Res No 2 highlights the critical irrigation network necessary for settlement in this high-desert environment.