1954 Map of Vernal

About this map

Ashley Valley serves as the agricultural and population hub of this region, anchored by the settlement of Vernal. The landscape transitions from the high peaks of the Ashley National Forest, including Marsh Peak, down to the river-cut canyons of the Green River and Yampa River. Significant land use patterns are visible through the extensive Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation and the protected lands of Dinosaur National Monument, where the Dinosaur National Monument Headquarters is noted. Water management is a defining theme, shown by the Flamingo Gorge Reservoir and various smaller irrigation works like Paradise Park Reservoir. The map also records industry and frontier outposts, from the mining area of Bonanza to the historical site of Fort Duchesne, illustrating the complex mix of recreation, extraction, and indigenous land rights in the mid-20th century.