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1965 Map of Talmage

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Talmage
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The settlement of Talmage sits in the high desert landscape of Duchesne County, centered amidst a complex system of agricultural irrigation. Vital water management is evidenced by the Farnsworth Canal, Pioneer Canal, and Knight Ditch, which redirect flows from the prominent Duchesne River and Rock Creek. This mid-century survey reveals the critical role of these waterways in supporting rural life on the elevated plateaus of Hair Bench and Blue Bench.

Significant landmarks for local history include the Talmage Cem and the southern settlement of Utahn, which is accompanied by the Utahn Cemetery near the riverbanks. The terrain is dominated by the massive profile of Steamboat Mountain, rising above deep drainages like Benson Draw and Kuntz Hollow. The map also traces a Jeep Trail cutting across the arid flats of Sand Wash, illustrating the era's transportation network through the basin.