Old Maps of Colton, Utah for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Colton. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Colton, UT maps

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  1. 1885 Map of Manti
    1885 Map of Manti
    1885 Manti
    1885 Print · USGS
    Central Utah during the mid-1880s reveals a growing network of agricultural towns and vital rail lines through the high desert. Researchers can trace early family settlements along the San Pete River and locate historic depots like Pleasant Valley Junction or the early township of Nephi.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1895 Map of Manti, 1921 Print
    1895 Map of Manti, 1921 Print
    1895 Manti
    1921 Print · USGS
    Sanpete County and the high plateaus of central Utah are captured in the late nineteenth century as irrigation and railroads transformed the valley floor. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Manti, Ephraim, and Nephi, alongside smaller outposts like Fountain Green and Mayfield.

  3. 1939 Map of Soldier Summit, 1958 Print
    1939 Map of Soldier Summit, 1958 Print
    1939 Soldier Summit
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Utah’s mountain passes and railroad corridors are captured here during the 1920s and 30s. Genealogists and historians can trace the high-altitude tracks of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad and locate remote sites like Pondtown Mine, Colton, and Soldier Summit.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1942 Map of Soldier Summit
    1942 Map of Soldier Summit
    1942 Soldier Summit
    1942 Print · USGS
    High mountain passes and the rail-driven economy of the Wasatch Range come alive in this early 1940s survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the steep grades of the Denver and Rio Grande Western through old stations at Soldier Summit and Colton.
    2 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. 1979 Map of Colton
    1979 Map of Colton
    1979 Colton
    1979 Print · USGS
    Carbon and Utah counties are captured in the late seventies, showing the industrial pulse of the high plateau. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Denver and Rio Grande Western through Colton or locate specific Quarries and Prospects.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1981 Map of Nephi
    1981 Map of Nephi
    1981 Nephi
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Juab and Sanpete valleys of central Utah are captured here in the early 1980s, during a period of established mountain settlement and rail-based commerce. Researchers can trace the routes of the Union Pacific and visit traditional communities like Nephi, Mount Pleasant, and Scofield.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 2023 Map of Colton, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Colton, 2023 Print
    2023 Colton
    2023 Print · USGS
    The high country of the Utah and Carbon county line is captured in this modern survey. Researchers can trace the river headwaters near Colton and locate namesake routes like Revelation Rd and Colt Rd.

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