1956 Map of Price

About this map

Central Utah's high desert and mountain basins reveal a landscape of industrial extraction and agricultural irrigation in the mid-1950s. The concentration of settlements along the San Pitch Mountains and Wasatch Plateau reflects the vital role of water management, evidenced by numerous catchments like the Sevier Bridge Reservoir and Gunnison Reservoir. The eastern portion of the map is dominated by the dramatic geological formations of the Book Cliffs and Roan Cliffs, where the Geneva Coal Mine highlights the region's historical reliance on coal production. Transport networks are anchored by the Union Pacific and the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroads, which facilitated the movement of resources through steep canyons and across the Swell. Small agricultural hubs such as Manti, Ephraim, and Mount Pleasant contrast with the rugged terrain of the surrounding Manti La Sal National Forest.