Old Maps of Independence, Utah for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 27 historic maps of Independence. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Independence, UT maps

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  1. 1885 Map of Salt Lake
    1885 Map of Salt Lake
    1885 Salt Lake
    1885 Print · USGS
    The Wasatch Front and surrounding high valleys appear here in the mid-1880s during a period of rapid mining and rail expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace early town sites and mining camps including Alta, Silver City, and the military grounds of Fort Douglass.
    7 unique versions available

  2. 1907 Map of Strawberry Valley, 1955 Print
    1907 Map of Strawberry Valley, 1955 Print
    1907 Strawberry Valley
    1955 Print · USGS
    In the early 1900s, this high-mountain territory was defined by the ranching and rail connections of the Uinta region. Researchers can trace family-named outposts like Averetts Ranch, the Diamond Battle Monument, and the early route of the D and R G RR.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1909 Map of Strawberry Valley
    1909 Map of Strawberry Valley
    1909 Strawberry Valley
    1909 Print · USGS
    Wasatch County at the dawn of the twentieth century shows a landscape of mountain ranches and early settlements before the major dams. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations at Averetts Ranch, locate the Diamond Battle Monument, and follow the old D and R G RR line.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Salt Lake City, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Salt Lake City, 1964 Print
    1954 Salt Lake City
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Wasatch Front and Uinta Mountains are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the industrial heart of Utah and its high mountain wilderness. Researchers can locate vanished infrastructure and landmarks like the Geneva Steel Plant, Bingham Canyon Mine, and the Utah State Prison.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Salt Lake City
    1958 Map of Salt Lake City
    1958 Salt Lake City
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Wasatch Front and Uinta Basin are captured during a period of significant post-war growth and industrial development. Researchers can trace the mid-century rail lines of the Bamberger RR and locate sites like the Kiegley Limestone Quarry and Camp Williams Military Reservation.

  6. 1960 Map of Salt Lake City
    1960 Map of Salt Lake City
    1960 Salt Lake City
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Wasatch Front and High Uintas are captured mid-century as the Salt Lake Valley underwent significant postwar expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Union Pacific and locate established landmarks such as Fort Douglas, Camp Williams, and the Bingham Canyon Mine.

  7. 1966 Map of Charleston, 1969 Print
    1966 Map of Charleston, 1969 Print
    1966 Charleston
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Heber Valley of the mid-1960s is defined by its deep mountain canyons and its sophisticated irrigation systems. Genealogists and researchers can trace local families near Charleston, locate the Cem, or follow the Denver and Rio Grande Western rail lines.

  8. 1967 Map of Center Creek, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Center Creek, 1969 Print
    1967 Center Creek
    1969 Print · USGS
    Heber Valley and the Uinta National Forest highlands are captured here in the late sixties during a period of transition between ranching and recreation. Local researchers can locate the Center Creek settlement and Cem, trace the Pack Trail into Daniels Canyon, or find family landmarks like Parker and Clegg Canyon.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1967 Map of Heber Mountain, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Heber Mountain, 1969 Print
    1967 Heber Mountain
    1969 Print · USGS
    High in the Uinta mountains during the late sixties, this survey shows the rugged divide between the Provo and Duchesne watersheds. Researchers can trace the Indian Treaty Boundary and the Old Duchesne Road past Heber Mountain.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1967 Map of Co-Op Creek, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Co-Op Creek, 1969 Print
    1967 Co-Op Creek
    1969 Print · USGS
    High in the Wasatch range during the late sixties, this survey reveals a mountain landscape being reshaped by water engineering and forest management. Researchers can trace the Indian Treaty Boundary and locate remote outposts like the Hub Guard Station or the Currant Creek Feeder Canal.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1967 Map of Twin Peaks, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Twin Peaks, 1969 Print
    1967 Twin Peaks
    1969 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of the Wasatch Range come into focus in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by forest boundaries and remote trails. Trace early land divisions and mountain landmarks like the Old Indian Treaty Boundary, Strawberry Peak, and Barrys Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1986 Map of Provo
    1986 Map of Provo
    1986 Provo
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Utah Valley during the mid-eighties shows a bustling corridor of growth between the mountains and Utah Lake. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Union Pacific RR through settlements like Springville, Spanish Fork, and Payson.

  13. 1993 Map of Heber Mountain
    1993 Map of Heber Mountain
    1993 Heber Mountain
    1993 Print · USGS
    High in the Wasatch Range in the early 1990s, this area shows a landscape defined by federal forests and tribal lands. Researchers can trace historic trails and boundaries between Heber Mountain, the Uinta and Ouray Reservation, and Timber Lakes.

  14. 1993 Map of Charleston
    1993 Map of Charleston
    1993 Charleston
    1993 Print · USGS
    Heber Valley and Round Valley are shown in the early nineties as the region's agricultural roots met modern expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Billy Haws Canyon and landmarks including the Midway Hatchery and Cem.

  15. 1993 Map of Center Creek
    1993 Map of Center Creek
    1993 Center Creek
    1993 Print · USGS
    The eastern edge of the Heber Valley in the early nineties shows the rise from rural farmsteads into mountain wilderness. Genealogists and historians can trace the Cem at Center Creek or explore the heights around Timber Lakes and Witts Lake.

  16. 1993 Map of Co-Op Creek
    1993 Map of Co-Op Creek
    1993 Co-Op Creek
    1993 Print · USGS
    Wasatch County’s high-country terrain is captured here in the early nineties, showing a landscape defined by the Uinta National Forest and the Strawberry River. Researchers can trace old mountain routes and water developments like the Sugar Mill, Bull Spring, and an Abandoned Canal.

  17. 1994 Map of Twin Peaks
    1994 Map of Twin Peaks
    1994 Twin Peaks
    1994 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of Wasatch and Utah counties come into focus in the mid-1990s, revealing a landscape of alpine peaks and forest boundaries. Researchers can trace the Uintah and Indian Reservation Boundary and locate landmarks like Harrys Reservoir or the Lodgepole Campground.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1998 Map of Center Creek, 2000 Print
    1998 Map of Center Creek, 2000 Print
    1998 Center Creek
    2000 Print · USGS
    The high Wasatch backcountry comes into focus in the late nineties as recreation and mountain ranching intersect. Researchers can trace land use through landmarks like Whiskey Spring, the Hogsback Exclosure, and the developing Timber Lakes area.

  19. 1998 Map of Charleston, 2000 Print
    1998 Map of Charleston, 2000 Print
    1998 Charleston
    2000 Print · USGS
    The Heber Valley and Round Valley regions are captured here in the late nineties, showing a landscape shaped by water and rail. Researchers can trace the Heber Valley Railroad or find landmarks like Charleston Town Hall and the local Cem.

  20. 1998 Map of Twin Peaks, 2000 Print
    1998 Map of Twin Peaks, 2000 Print
    1998 Twin Peaks
    2000 Print · USGS
    Wasatch County’s high country is captured here in the late nineties, showing a landscape defined by the Uinta National Forest and the tribal boundaries of the Uinta and Ouray Reservation. Local historians can trace high-altitude landmarks like Strawberry Peak, the route through Daniels Pass, and the waters of Strawberry Reservoir.

  21. 1998 Map of Co-Op Creek, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Co-Op Creek, 2002 Print
    1998 Co-Op Creek
    2002 Print · USGS
    The high country of Wasatch County is documented in the late nineties, showcasing the intersection of the Uinta National Forest and the Uintah Reservation Boundary. Researchers can trace old mountain routes past Shingle Mill Canyon, Dock Flat, and the headwaters of the Strawberry River.

  22. 1998 Map of Heber Mountain, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Heber Mountain, 2002 Print
    1998 Heber Mountain
    2002 Print · USGS
    High in the Wasatch Range during the late nineties, this survey tracks the boundaries where the Uinta National Forest meets tribal lands. Trace family-named landmarks like Heber Mountain, the residential roads of Timber Lakes, and the high waters of Currant Creek.

  23. 2023 Map of Charleston, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Charleston, 2023 Print
    2023 Charleston
    2023 Print · USGS
    Heber Valley and the surrounding peaks of the Wasatch Range come into focus in this contemporary study of central Utah. Researchers can trace the complex network of irrigation canals, find the Charleston Cem, or locate landmarks like the Wasatch County Court House.

  24. 2023 Map of Heber Mountain, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Heber Mountain, 2023 Print
    2023 Heber Mountain
    2023 Print · USGS
    High in the Wasatch range during the 2020s, this area showcases the intersection of mountain residential living and national forest management. Trace high-altitude landmarks like Heber Mountain and Duchesne Ridge, or locate local springs and basins such as Mair Spring and Roundy Basin.

  25. 2023 Map of Co-op Creek, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Co-op Creek, 2023 Print
    2023 Co-op Creek
    2023 Print · USGS
    High-elevation terrain in Wasatch County is shown in this modern recreation-focused survey of the Uinta National Forest. Researchers can trace winter-use routes like the Quarry Winter Trl and water infrastructure such as the Strawberry Ditch.

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