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1961 Map of Stevens Flat

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Stevens Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The Green River meanders through this high desert corridor, carving a green path through the arid expanse of Stevens Flat and Manns Flat. In the early 1960s, this landscape shows a distinct transition from traditional livestock operations to industrial development and conservation. Remote outposts like Pal Ranch and Hofeldt Ranch represent the region's ranching roots, while a modern Chemical Plant, Substation, and Filtration Plant signal the mid-century industrialization of Sweetwater County's resources.

Conservation efforts are anchored by the Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge, which protects the vital riparian habitat around Big Island. A prominent Pipeline and a remote Landing Strip on the flat underscore the logistical infrastructure required to operate in this isolated terrain. From the heights of Monument Hill to the complex drainage of Twentyfive Mile Wash and Chris Draw, the map traces a working landscape where water, energy, and wildlife management intersect.