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1969 Map of Olsen Reservoir

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Olsen Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Victor (Site) and its corresponding Old Victor Cem mark the remnants of a rural community at the border of Carbon and Emery counties during this late 1960s survey. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems, including Washboard Wash, Marsing Wash, and Desert Seep Wash, which navigate the complex topography of Mounds Reef and Desert Flats. Water management for agriculture and livestock is evident through the presence of Olsen Reservoir and the North Ditch, reflecting the necessity of irrigation in this arid Utah environment.

Transportation through this section of the High Plateaus is anchored by the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad line, which parallels the Price River as it cuts through the northern portion of the map. Numerous Jeep Trails spider across the desert floor, providing access to isolated Corrals and landmarks like Mathis Wash and Drop Wash. This survey captures a moment when the regional economy relied heavily on these thin lines of rail and water infrastructure.