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1972 Map of Uvada

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Uvada
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Union Pacific railroad cuts a diagonal path through this remote borderland during the early 1970s, linking the small settlements of Uvada and Crestline. Situated on the high desert divide between Nevada and Utah, the landscape is defined by the transition from open drainage draws to the timbered heights of the Dixie National Forest. The presence of Uvada Reservoir, Lafes Reservoir, and the Old Highway Reservoir highlights the critical role of water management in this arid ranching and transit corridor.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the precise state line as it bisects the rail siding at Uvada, where the tracks pass through Devils Gap. The southern portion of the map reveals a more varied topography, including the Crestline Ridge and secluded landmarks like Salt Licks and Sheep Spring Draw, providing a detailed look at the rural infrastructure of Lincoln County before modern developments altered the local character.