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1962 Map of Wellsville

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Wellsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Wellsville Mountains dominate the western horizon of this survey, their steep canyons like Pine Canyon and Coldwater Canyon feeding into the intricate water management systems of Cache Valley. The landscape is a testament to the intersection of natural hydrology and human engineering, with the Little Bear River and Logan River meandering through the valley floor, while the Wellsville Mendon Canal and Lower Canal distribute water across agricultural fields.

Settlement patterns follow the corridor of the Union Pacific railroad, connecting the established communities of Wellsville and Mendon. The map records essential local landmarks for genealogists, including multiple Cem locations and the village of College Ward. Revisions from 1969, shown in purple, capture the evolving footprint of residential areas and reservoirs like the Wellsville Res, reflecting the post-war growth of this agricultural and mountain region.