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1966 Map of Riner

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Riner
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The Union Pacific railroad line cuts a straight path across this high desert landscape, serving as the primary corridor for movement and settlement during the mid-1960s. Small rail-side points like Riner and Fillmore punctuate the route, while Riner Road provides one of the few improved tracks through the sagebrush and scrub. To the north, the industrial footprint of the era is evident through a series of Pipelines and a specific Pipeline segment running parallel to the tracks.

The topography is defined by the sweeping drainage of Separation Creek and the prominent rising terrain of the Red Rim in the southern portion of the quadrangle. Geographic markers like Cherokee Hill and reliable water sources such as Piker Spring highlight the essential landmarks for navigation and survival in this arid territory. The map also delineates the border between Sweetwater Co and Carbon Co, showing how political boundaries intersect with the natural landforms of the Great Divide Basin.