1952 Map of Swallow Canyon

About this map

The Green River carves a dramatic path through this remote borderland between Utah and Colorado, where the waterway winds through Swallow Canyon before opening into the broad valley of Browns Park. This 1952 field survey captures the rugged northern face of the Uinta Mountains and the establishing boundaries of the Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage network, featuring deep incisions like Crouse Canyon and numerous seasonal draws such as Rye Grass Draw and Yellow Jacket Draw. A significant surveying landmark, the Salt Lake Base Line, runs through the southern portion of the map, marking the transition between township grids. High elevation points like Kings Point overlook the river valley, while named water sources including Beaver Creek and Crouse Creek descend from the mountain slopes toward the river basin.