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1954 Map of St. George

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of St. George
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

St George anchor this mid-century view of Washington County, showing the city's grid before the arrival of the modern interstate. The landscape is defined by the meeting of the Virgin River and the Santa Clara River, where agricultural zones like the Washington Fields and St George Fields supported the local economy. Religious and educational landmarks are prominent, including the Temple and Dixie Jr College.

Beyond the central settlement, smaller communities such as Santa Clara and Washington are clearly delineated alongside rural features like the Santa Clara Cem. The map captures a transitional moment for the region, documenting irrigation infrastructure like the St George Canal and early aviation sites such as the Beacon Landing Field and Municipal Airport. The surrounding terrain, from the Red Mountains to the White Hills, provides a clear view of the geographic constraints that shaped southern Utah's early development.