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1964 Map of Roosevelt

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Roosevelt
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Roosevelt serves as the primary hub of this eastern Utah landscape, straddling the line between Duchesne Co and Uintah Co. The settlement pattern is defined by its educational and civic infrastructure, featuring the Union High Sch, a Jr H Sch, and the West Todd Sch. To the east, the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation encompasses much of the terrain, where the Ute Mission Jr HS is located near Indian Bench.

Water management is a central theme of this arid region, evidenced by the Montes Creek Reservoir and the extensive Indian Bench Canal system. The geography is marked by distinct topographical transitions like The Crescent and Blackhawk Bench, while the Blackhawk Trail and various Jeep Trails provide access through Montes Hollow and across Dry Gulch. Cultural landmarks of the era include a local Cemetery and a Drive-in Theater on the outskirts of town.