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1952 Map of Torrey

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Torrey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The high desert and alpine landscapes of Wayne County meet in this survey conducted in cooperation with the Atomic Energy Commission. The settlements of Torrey and Teasdale are the primary hubs of human activity, situated south of the massive Thousand Lake Mountain. This area is characterized by a complex network of canyons and mesas, including Meeks Mesa and Cooks Mesa, which transition into the dramatic uplift of the Waterpocket Fold.

Along the Fremont River, agriculture and infrastructure are evident through labels like the Teasdale Bench and a local Power Plant. To the east, the map details the early boundaries of the Capitol Reef National Monument, showing prominent landmarks such as The Motorman, Mummy Cliff, and Chimney Rock before the park's later expansion. Numerous jeep trails and mountain lakes like Deep Creek Lake reflect the region's reliance on both resource management and seasonal access.