1953 Map of Bradley Peak

About this map

The Ferris Mountains and Seminoe Mountains converge in this high-desert landscape of Carbon County, where mid-century ranching and mining infrastructure was already transitioning into ruins and abandoned sites. Evidence of the early frontier remains at the Elkhorn Stage Station, while several resource operations appear inactive, including the Sunday Morning Mine, Penn Mine, and a Coal Mine. The terrain is characterized by dramatic elevation changes, with Bradley Peak rising as a central landmark above Pattison Basin Creek. Water sources are critical in this arid environment, marked by the presence of Sand Springs, Mahoney Lake, and numerous seasonal drainages like Deweese Creek and Junk Creek. The map also captures the remains of homesteading history through the R S Ranch and Root Ranch, alongside the modern industrial footprint of a Pipe Line traversing the northwestern corner.