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1953 Map of Tidwell 3 NW, 1954 Print
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1953 Map of Tidwell 3 NW

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

San Rafael and the surrounding Desert landscape define this 1953 topographic study, which captures the stark hydrology of the Emery County region. The map reveals a reliance on isolated water sources such as Crows Nest Spring and Cottonwood Spring, which served as critical landmarks for travelers and ranchers in an otherwise arid environment. The deeply incised drainage of Cottonwood Wash snakes through the center of the sheet, illustrating the erosive forces that shaped the local topography. This preliminary edition, produced just after the mid-century using aerial photography, documents a period before significant modern development altered the drainage patterns. It provides a foundational record of the natural terrain, identifying small but vital features like a marked Seep that would be essential for anyone navigating the backcountry of the Utah desert during this era.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.9 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain