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1965 Map of Ragan

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Ragan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Union Pacific railroad and a network of early industrial sites define this high-country landscape in Uinta County. The map reveals the critical infrastructure of the era, from the path of the Emigrant Trail at the southern edge to the Soda Aqueduct and numerous Oil Wells. Resource extraction is prominent throughout the terrain, evidenced by the Lazeart Mine and Jakes Mine, alongside various Prospect and Drill Hole locations.

Settlement patterns are concentrated near the rail line and water sources like Muddy Creek. The small community of Ragan and the nearby Spring Valley Cem provide touchpoints for local genealogy, while topographic features such as The Hogsback and The Boilers illustrate the complex ridges and draws of the region. The map also documents modern developments like the Leroy Exit, showing the evolution of transport from historic trails to the interstate age.