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1980 Map of Salina

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Salina
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Salina and the Sevier River valley serve as the primary agricultural and transportation corridor in this 1980 survey of central Utah. The landscape is defined by dramatic elevation shifts, moving from the valley floor through the Fishlake National Forest to the heights of the Fish Lake Hightop Plateau. To the east, the terrain transitions into the stark geography of the Last Chance Desert and the San Rafael Swell, showing the transition from alpine forest to high desert.

Settlement patterns follow the river and mountain basins, with small communities like Koosharem, Annabella, and Emery providing centers for ranching and recreation. The proximity of Fish Lake and several reservoirs, including Mill Meadow Reservoir, indicates the vital importance of water management in this region. Infrastructure of the era is well-documented, featuring the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad and the modern route of Interstate 70 cutting through the mountains.