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1961 Map of Big Dutch Hollow

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Big Dutch Hollow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The migratory paths of early westward expansion define this landscape, where the routes of the Mormon Pioneers and the Donner-Reed Party converge near the East Canyon Creek. This corridor through the Wasatch Range preserves specific points of transit history, including the Bauchmanns Pony Express Station Historical Marker and the Mormon Flat Historical Marker. The presence of several Historic Ruins and the Macfarlane Ranch indicates the early agricultural and logistical foothold established along these critical mountain passes.

Terrain features like Porcupine Peak and Big Dutch Hollow dominate the topography, while man-made additions like the Airway Beacon and a southern Toll Road near Gorgosa reflect the evolution of regional transportation. To the east, The Salt Box sits near the entrance to Tollgate Canyon, marking a landscape where high-altitude geography dictated the placement of early settlements and travel waypoints.