Old Maps of East Carbon, Utah for Academic Research

Study the evolution of East Carbon with 26 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how East Carbon has changed over the decades.


East Carbon, UT maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Price River
    1886 Map of Price River
    1886 Price River
    1886 Print · USGS
    Emery County and the surrounding canyonlands are documented here just as the railroad arrived in the mid-1880s. Local researchers can trace the early path of the Denver and Rio Grande Western R. R. through Castle Gate, Price, and Sunny Side.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1896 Map of Price River
    1896 Map of Price River
    1896 Price River
    1896 Print · USGS
    Emery County was transitioning into a vital rail corridor during the late nineteenth century. Trace the early layout of Price and Castle Dale alongside the winding Denver and Rio Grande Western RR and the depths of Desolation Canyon.

  3. 1915 Map of Sunnyside
    1915 Map of Sunnyside
    1915 Sunnyside
    1915 Print · USGS
    Carbon County’s industrial and ranching roots are laid bare in this early twentieth-century survey of the rugged Book Cliffs. Researchers can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western rail lines serving Sunnyside or locate family landmarks like Pierson Ranch and the PUMPING STATION.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1915 Map of Wellington
    1915 Map of Wellington
    1915 Wellington
    1915 Print · USGS
    Carbon County ranching and railroading are captured here just before the First World War, as early settlements followed the canyons. You can trace family-named outposts like Youngs Ranch and Edwards Ranch or follow the path of the Sunnyside Branch railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Price, 1968 Print
    1956 Map of Price, 1968 Print
    1956 Price
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central Utah in the mid-fifties showcases a landscape shaped by coal mining and mountain-fed irrigation. Trace the rail-and-river economy through the Geneva Coal Mine, the Union Pacific line, and settlements like Price and Ephraim.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1960 Map of Price
    1960 Map of Price
    1960 Price
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central Utah in the late fifties was a landscape of coal-hauling railroads and high plateau settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail-to-river economy from Price to the mountain mining camps of Hiawatha, Dragerton, and Sunnyside.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1962 Map of Price
    1962 Map of Price
    1962 Price
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central Utah during the early sixties shows a landscape balancing high-mountain forestry with valley agriculture and coal mining. Genealogists and historians can trace the Denver and Rio Grande Western rail lines through industrial hubs like Price or locate formerly active sites like Coal City (abandoned).

  8. 1972 Map of Sunnyside, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Sunnyside, 1976 Print
    1972 Sunnyside
    1976 Print · USGS
    The coal-mining corridor of eastern Utah is shown here in the early 1970s as a thriving industrial landscape. Local historians can trace the rail connections at Columbia Junction or locate family sites near Coke Ovens, the Cem, and East Carbon City.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1972 Map of Patmos Head, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Patmos Head, 1976 Print
    1972 Patmos Head
    1976 Print · USGS
    The mining and ranching country of Carbon County comes into focus in the early 1970s. Local researchers can trace industrial sites like the Sunnyside Mine or find seasonal landmarks such as the North Willow Spring Cow Camp.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1972 Map of Sunnyside Junction, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Sunnyside Junction, 1976 Print
    1972 Sunnyside Junction
    1976 Print · USGS
    Carbon County in the early seventies shows a landscape where industrial infrastructure meets ranching tradition. Trace the old Denver and Rio Grande Western rail line near Sunnyside Junction or find family landmarks like Big Spring Ranch.

  11. 1980 Map of Price, 1987 Print
    1980 Map of Price, 1987 Print
    1980 Price
    1987 Print · USGS
    Carbon County in the early 1980s is defined by its deep canyons and intensive coal operations. Researchers can trace the rail spurs and mining works of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad that connect Price, Helper, and the Sunnyside Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 2011 Map of Patmos Head, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Patmos Head, 2011 Print
    2011 Patmos Head
    2011 Print · USGS
    Upper Carbon County at the start of the century reveals a landscape defined by industrial mining and isolated cattle camps. You can trace the rugged operations of the Sunnyside Mine or locate high-country landmarks like Willow Spring Cow Camp and the prominent Patmos Head.

  13. 2011 Map of Sunnyside Junction, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Sunnyside Junction, 2011 Print
    2011 Sunnyside Junction
    2011 Print · USGS
    In the high-desert drainages of Carbon County during the early twenty-first century, a network of canyon roads and seasonal creeks defines the territory. Researchers can trace the ranching and water infrastructure of the region through Big Spring Ranch, Spider Reservoir, and Sunnyside Junction.

  14. 2011 Map of Sunnyside, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Sunnyside, 2011 Print
    2011 Sunnyside
    2011 Print · USGS
    Carbon County’s mining heritage is clearly visible in this early 21st-century study of the eastern Utah canyonlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the residential blocks of East Carbon City and Dragerton or locate landmarks like Valley View Cemetery and Grassy Trail Dam.

  15. 2014 Map of Patmos Head, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Patmos Head, 2014 Print
    2014 Patmos Head
    2014 Print · USGS
    Upper Sunnyside and the high-elevation canyonlands of Carbon County are documented here as they appeared in the early 2010s. Researchers can trace remote backcountry landmarks like Willow Spring Cow Camp and the winding course of Range Creek Rd through Patmos Head.

  16. 2014 Map of Sunnyside Junction, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Sunnyside Junction, 2014 Print
    2014 Sunnyside Junction
    2014 Print · USGS
    Carbon County’s desert and canyon landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century as industrial routes meet ranching heritage. Trace the intersection of US-191 and UT-123 at Sunnyside Junction, or locate remote landmarks like Big Spring Ranch and Spider Reservoir.

  17. 2014 Map of Sunnyside, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Sunnyside, 2014 Print
    2014 Sunnyside
    2014 Print · USGS
    East Carbon and Sunnyside are shown in the early twenty-first century, revealing the tight-knit settlement patterns of this Utah coal region. Researchers can trace local history through the Valley View Cemetery and the distinct neighborhoods of Dragerton and Sunnydale.

  18. 2017 Map of Sunnyside Junction, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Sunnyside Junction, 2017 Print
    2017 Sunnyside Junction
    2017 Print · USGS
    Carbon County's high desert landscape is documented here during the mid-2010s at the intersection of road and ranching history. Researchers can locate family landmarks and rural infrastructure like the Kiz Cem, Big Springs Ranch, and Oil Well Draw.

  19. 2017 Map of Sunnyside, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Sunnyside, 2017 Print
    2017 Sunnyside
    2017 Print · USGS
    Carbon County’s mining legacy is visible here in the late 2010s as the communities of East Carbon and Sunnyside overlook the Book Cliffs. Researchers can trace local lineage at Valley View Cem and explore the rugged drainage of Whitmore Canyon or the rail-adjacent Columbia Junction.

  20. 2017 Map of Patmos Head, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Patmos Head, 2017 Print
    2017 Patmos Head
    2017 Print · USGS
    The high plateaus and deep drainages of Carbon County come into focus in the late twenty-tens. Researchers can trace remote mountain access routes like Patmos Ridge Rd and locate vital water sources such as Dalton Spring and South Willow Spring.

  21. 2020 Map of Sunnyside Junction, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Sunnyside Junction, 2020 Print
    2020 Sunnyside Junction
    2020 Print · USGS
    Carbon County's high desert landscape comes into focus in this recent survey of the settlements near the Book Cliffs. Researchers can locate the Kiz Cem, trace the corridors of Sunnyside Rd, and explore the canyon drainages of Rock Cr and Grassy Trail Cr.

  22. 2020 Map of Sunnyside, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Sunnyside, 2020 Print
    2020 Sunnyside
    2020 Print · USGS
    In the heart of Carbon County's mining district, this map captures the neighboring industrial hubs of Sunnyside and East Carbon. Genealogists and historians can locate early cemeteries like the Sunnyside Power Plant Cem and trace the rail connections at Columbia Junction.

  23. 2020 Map of Patmos Head, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Patmos Head, 2020 Print
    2020 Patmos Head
    2020 Print · USGS
    High Carbon County wilderness and the outskirts of East Carbon are documented here in the modern era. Researchers can trace the rugged network of forest roads and springs, from the heights of Patmos Ridge to the depths of Beef Slide Canyon.

  24. 2023 Map of Patmos Head, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Patmos Head, 2023 Print
    2023 Patmos Head
    2023 Print · USGS
    The high ridges and deep canyons of eastern Utah are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace remote water sources like Dalton Spring and North Willow Spring or navigate the steep terrain around Patmos Head and Range Valley Mtn.

  25. 2023 Map of Sunnyside Junction, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Sunnyside Junction, 2023 Print
    2023 Sunnyside Junction
    2023 Print · USGS
    Carbon County's high-desert ranching corridors are captured here in the contemporary era. Researchers can trace historic access routes and burial sites like Kiz Cem, the remote Sunnyside Junction, and the curiously named Nowhere Rd.

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