1954 Map of Tidwell 1 SE

About this map

Ruby Ranch sits along the sweeping bends of the Green River in this mid-century topographic survey of the canyon country. The landscape is defined by the erosion patterns of Salt Wash, White Wash, and Red Wash, which carve through the high desert toward the river. Large deposits of Sand are noted throughout the terrain, particularly in the eastern sections where the topography levels out. This preliminary edition, compiled from 1953 aerial photography, captures the primitive transportation network of the era, consisting almost entirely of a rugged Jeep Trail winding across the benches and along the river's edge. The map documents the boundary between Emery Co and Grand Co, illustrating a period before significant modern development altered the access points to this remote stretch of the Green River corridor.