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1951 Map of The Knoll

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of The Knoll
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Green River deepens into Labyrinth Canyon as it carves the western edge of this high desert survey, creating dramatic relief against the surrounding plateau. The landscape is defined by vast mesas and winding drainages like Hell Roaring Canyon and Sevenmile Canyon. Water, the scarcest and most vital resource for 1950s ranchers and early energy prospectors, is meticulously recorded at sites such as Dubinky Well, Dripping Spring, and Horsethief Spr.

Evidence of human activity is scattered throughout this remote terrain, from the Landing Strip near The Knoll to the ranching grounds of Arth Pasture. The map highlights the intersection of Grand County and San Juan County, where topographic features like Deadman Point and Mineral Point overlook the river bottomlands. This period of the early 1950s captures the region before its widespread recognition as a recreational destination, focusing instead on the practical locations of reservoirs, oil wells, and springs.