1954 Map of Orderville Canyon SE

About this map

Winders Ranch sits near a local reservoir in this mid-century survey of the high plateau and canyon country of southern Utah. The landscape is defined by the dramatic drainage systems of the North Fork Virgin River and the main Virgin River, where steep elevation changes are documented through intricate contour work. This 1954 mapping effort, published as a preliminary edition, captures a network of isolated water sources and topographical landmarks essential for ranching and navigation in the area. Named canyons and draws, including Orderville Gulch, Willow Canyon, and Jolly Gulch, reveal the erosional patterns of the terrain. The presence of several Stock Tank labels and the isolated Gravel Pit highlight the sparse but specific human utility of this remote stretch of Kane County during the fifties.