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1958 Map of Overton

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Overton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Logandale and Overton anchor the Moapa Valley in this 1950s survey, showing the agricultural and transport corridor just north of the rising waters of Lake Mead. The Union Pacific railroad tracks and the Muddy River dictate the settlement pattern, connecting the small communities of Glassand and Kaolin through the valley floor. Cultural landmarks like the Overton Museum and Overton Airport appear alongside local cemeteries, providing key points for genealogical research.

The landscape is dominated by the broad Mormon Mesa to the east, dropping down to the Virgin River valley. To the south, the expansion of the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and the Overton State Wildlife Management Area illustrate the mid-century transition toward conservation and recreation. Notable terrain features such as Overton Mesa, Overton Ridge, and the Virgin Mountains frame the desert basin, while the New Gold Butte Road provides access into the more remote eastern reaches.