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1968 Map of Woodruff

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Woodruff
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The settlement of Woodruff sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape, where the waters of Woodruff Creek and Genes Creek converge before meeting the Bear River. The map reveals a complex system of water management essential for survival in this arid terrain, featuring numerous irrigation works like the Sage Creek Canal, Crawford Canal, and Thompson Canal. These man-made waterways parallel the winding river, supporting the homesteads and agriculture of Rich County.

To the west, the topography rises sharply toward Limestone Peak and Sugarloaf, while the Crawford Mountains dominate the eastern horizon. Genealogists will find the Woodruff Cem and an additional unnamed Cem near the creek, providing valuable reference points for local family history. The distribution of small reservoirs, such as South Big Creek Reservoir No 2 and Little Long Hill Res, illustrates the historic reliance on seasonal runoff within the hollows and basins of the Great Basin watershed.