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1935 Map of Sevier

Name: 1935 Topographic Map of Sevier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The high-elevation terrain of the Pavant and Tushar ranges dominates this 1930s survey, where steep drainages like Clear Creek Canyon and Corn Creek carve through the landscape. The small settlement of Sevier sits at the eastern edge of the sheet, serving as a hub for the Denver and Rio Grande Western RR along the river. This era of land management is clearly visible through a network of isolated outposts, including the Pavant Ranger Sta, Rockwood Ranger Sta, and Belknap Ranger Sta, which provided oversight for the surrounding timber and grazing lands.

From the distinctive peak of Marys Nipple in the north to the broad expanse of Joseph Flats and Sage Flat, the map reveals a remote geography of ranching and resource management. Names such as Parker Ranch and Al Gay Flat highlight early family claims, while features like Graveyard Hollow and Rose Hollow point to a local nomenclature rooted in the physical reality of the backcountry. This document preserves the character of the Utah high country before modern infrastructure altered the isolation of these canyons.