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1961 Map of Peru

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Peru
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Green River carves a deep path through the high desert of Sweetwater County, creating a corridor for transportation and settlement beneath the prominent Blue Rim. This 1961 field check, updated with 1970s aerial data, shows the concentration of activity along the Union Pacific railroad line where the small stations of Peru and Riview sit near the riverbanks. The map documents the localized growth of James Town and Riovista south of the tracks, contrasted against the older agricultural footprint of the Shaul Ranch and Gaensslen Ranch to the north.

Industrial and historical layers are visible across the plateau, from the Overland Trail and various gravel pits to the modern development of the Igo Airfield. The rugged drainage of Greasewood Canyon and Milk Ranch Wash emphasizes the isolation of these small rail-side communities, while the presence of a Mine and an extensive Pipeline network reflects the region's mid-century energy and resource focus.