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1964 Map of Vernal NE

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Vernal NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Asphalt Ridge dominates the western landscape of this mid-1960s survey, illustrating the geologic foundation of the local extraction economy. The map documents the sprawling agricultural and civil infrastructure of Vernal, where the Central Canal, Steinaker Canal, and Service Canal weave through the Ashley Valley to support a network of farms and orchards. This irrigation system, managed in part through the Steinaker Feeder Canal and its associated dam, defines the boundary between the green valley floor and the arid high ground of Rock Point.

Civic life in Vernal is detailed through its schools and institutions, including the Seminary, Uintah H S, and the National Guard Armory. Beyond the town center, the map identifies specialized land uses such as the Asphalt Mine and several oil wells, alongside recreational and modern landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and Fairgrounds. Genealogists will find particular value in the precise locations of the Vernal Memorial Park, Rock Point Cem, and Fairview Cem.