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1932 Map of Sevier

Name: 1932 Topographic Map of Sevier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Denver & Rio Grande Western railroad corridor anchors the eastern edge of this landscape, tracing the Sevier River valley through a region of high plateaus and deep drainage basins. Surveyed in the early 1930s, the terrain is marked by prominent high points such as Granddad Peak and Rockwood Peak, alongside distinctive formations like The Pyramids. The map documents a period when forest management and ranching were the primary human imprints on the land, evidenced by the Rockwood Ranger Sta and the Parker Ranch.

Water sources dictate the movement of people and livestock, with numerous named hollows and springs like Pond Spring and Cave Spring punctuating the mountain slopes. Significant natural landmarks, including The Narrows along the Fifth Standard Parallel South, illustrate the complex topography that early surveyors like R.T. Evans and G.S. Druhot navigated. From the high reaches of Sargent Mtn to the open expanse of Indian Flat, the map reveals a meticulously cataloged wilderness at the junction of Millard, Sevier, and Piute counties.