1985 Map of Torrey

About this map

Torrey and Teasdale serve as the primary hubs in this high-desert landscape, where human settlement is defined by the availability of water. The Torrey Canal and various irrigation structures illustrate the engineering required to sustain agriculture on Poverty Flat and the surrounding benches. This 1985 survey, based on field work from the late 1970s, captures the intersection of the Fishlake National Forest and Dixie National Forest, showing a transition from the wooded elevations of The Ant Hill down to the carved canyons and mesas. The Fremont River provides the lifeblood for the valley, while water management is further evidenced by upland features like Coleman Reservoir and Torrey Allotment Reservoir No 2. Distinctive geological formations like Meeks Mesa, Velvet Ridge, and Hells Hole dominate the northern and eastern reaches of the quadrangle.