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1950 Map of Bridal Veil Falls

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Bridal Veil Falls
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

The Provo River carves a deep path through this 1950 survey, providing a corridor for both nature and infrastructure. Small settlements such as Wildwood, Vivian Park, and Nunns are established along the riverbanks, alongside the tracks of the Denver & Rio Grande Western railroad. The most distinctive landmark is Bridal Veil Falls, a multi-tiered waterfall dropping from the high cliffs near the Alpine Scenic Highway.

Beyond the river canyon, the landscape is defined by the massive peaks of Cascade Mountain and Y Mountain, situated within the Wasatch National Forest. The map documents a rugged interior of named drainages like Shingle Mill Canyon and Big Spring Hollow, reaching toward summits such as Lightning Pk. Public recreation sites like the Hope Picnic Area and Rock Canyon Picnic Area indicate the area's development as a regional gateway for outdoor activity.