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1961 Map of Blue Point, 1980 Print
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1961 Map of Blue Point

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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The Blacks Fork meanders across the southern landscape of this 1961 survey, where the arrival of industrial mining and historical western passage routes converge. Traces of the Emigrant Trail and the Overland Trail cross the high plateau, marking the path of 19th-century westward migration. The presence of Soda Ash Wells and the Union Pacific-Westvaco line indicates the region's mid-century transition into a hub for trona mining and chemical production. Scattered remnants of earlier settlement remain visible, including the Eckes Homestead near the river and several Aqueducts (Aban'd). The terrain is defined by prominent features like Blue Point and Big Island, while Eckes Draw and Demming Draw carve through the arid Sweetwater County uplands. This map, updated with 1970s aerial photography, captures a moment when traditional ranching footprints and historic trails existed alongside expanding industrial infrastructure.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1961
Date Published1980
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.6 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain