1948 Map of Aspen Grove

About this map

Alpine Scenic Highway winds through the high canyons of the Uinta National Forest, illustrating a mid-century era of expanding recreational access in the Utah mountains. This 1948 field survey captures several seasonal and educational landmarks, most notably the Alpine Summer School (B. Y. U.) at Aspen Grove and the Girls M. I. A. Camp further south. The southeastern corner is dominated by the Deer Creek Reservoir, where the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad tracks follow the northern shoreline. Specialized mountain infrastructure is evident through the Snow Gaging Sta near Forest Camp No 1, reflecting the region's importance for water management and winter research. The landscape is a complex network of steep drainages like Mill Canyon and Bear Canyon, opening into the Heber Valley at the map's eastern edge.