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2017 Map of Brighton

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Brighton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Brighton and Alta anchor the high-elevation terrain of the Wasatch Range in this 2017 survey, where the legacy of hard-rock mining intersects with modern recreational land use. The map documents a complex subterranean landscape indicated by the Smuggler Tunnel, Centennial Tunnel, and the Snake Creek Tunnel, alongside active industrial remnants at Miller Hill Mining. These features point to the region's historical extractive economy, which once utilized the deep ravines of Grizzly Gulch and Mary Ellen Gulch.

Water management is central to the landscape, with significant alpine catchments including Twin Lakes Reservoir, Silver Lake, and Midway Reservoir. The map tracks the convergence of Salt Lake, Summit, Utah, and Wasatch counties, showing how administrative boundaries bisect the high peaks of Clayton Peak and Mt Wolverine. This modern topographic record preserves the locations of established landmarks like Graveyard Flat and Secret Lake, providing a clear view of the wilderness within the Wasatch National Forest and Uinta National Forest.