The Sevier Desert defines the landscape of this western Utah region, where a complex network of man-made waterways supports the small agricultural settlements of Sutherland and Abraham. This 2017 survey reveals the intricate irrigation system required for desert farming, featuring the Abraham Canal, Little Abraham Canal, and Wilson Canal alongside various ditches such as the Tolbert Ditch. Near the northern border lies Sugarville, while the Desert Aviation Airport stands as a focal point for local transportation. For family historians, the Sutherland Cem is clearly marked south of the town center. The rigid grid of section lines and gravel roads, such as W 7500 N, contrasts with the winding paths of the Reid Canal and Gronning Canal, illustrating the human effort to manage water in an arid environment.
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1885 · Sevier Desert
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1953 · Delta
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Delta
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Delta
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1962 · Delta
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1971 · Smelter Knolls East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Baker Hot Springs
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Rain Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Fumarole Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1971 · Crafts Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000