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1948 Map of Bridal Veil Falls

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Bridal Veil Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Provo River cuts a deep path through the Wasatch Range on this 1948 survey, revised in 1969. The canyon floor is a hub of mid-century activity, where the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad and the Alpine Scenic Highway parallel the water. Small settlements like Wildwood, Vivian Park, and Springdell serve as gateways to the steep drainages of the Uinta National Forest.

Rising sharply to the west, the massive bulk of Cascade Mountain dominates the skyline, flanked by landmarks like Bridal Veil Falls and Upper Falls. The map reveals the intricate network of canyons and hollows that define the local geography, from Shingle Mill Hollow to the series of geological depressions known as the First, Second, Third, and Fourth Hole in the southeastern quadrant. This record captures the canyon before further modernization, showing early recreation sites like the Hope Picnic Area and Canyon Glen.