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1964 Map of Vernal SW

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Vernal SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Ouray Valley Canal cuts through this arid landscape in the mid-1960s, showing the early infrastructure required for water management in the Uintah Basin. The terrain is defined by complex drainage systems including Halfway Hollow, Sand Wash, and Twelvemile Wash. These seasonal watercourses dictate the layout of local travel, as evidenced by a network of unimproved roads and a rugged Jeep Trail winding through the northern sections.

Evidence of resource exploration and engineering is scattered throughout the area, with several Borrow Pits, an Oil Well, and a Drill Hole indicating early industrial activity. The presence of a Dam and small Corral suggest a landscape used for both utility and livestock during this era of Utah's development. This map, created in cooperation with the Bureau of Reclamation, serves as a detailed record of the physical interventions made to the desert floor to support regional growth.