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1958 Map of Richfield

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

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

Richfield and the adjacent Sevier River valley serve as the hub of this mid-century portrait of central Utah. The landscape is a study in contrasts, where the high timber of the Fishlake National Forest and peaks like Delano Peak overlook the expansive arid basins of the Escalante Valley. Transportation and industry define the valley floors, with the Union Pacific Railroad threading through stops like Nada Station and Murdock Siding.

Resource extraction and agriculture are evident throughout, from the isolated Cudahy Mine and Blue Star Mine to the specialized Experimental Farm in the west. Local history is anchored by established settlements such as Fillmore, Beaver, and Minersville, alongside the Kanosh Indian Reservation and Paiute Indian Reservation. The presence of landmarks like Tabernacle Hill and Black Rock Volcano highlights the unique volcanic geology surrounding Sevier Lake.