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1903 Map of Coalville

Name: 1903 Topographic Map of Coalville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Weber River valley serves as the central artery for this mountainous region, connecting the agricultural lands of Heber and Kamas with the mining and transportation hubs to the north. Settlement patterns follow the river and its tributaries, with Coalville established near the confluence of Echo Creek and Chalk Creek, anchored by the presence of the Union Pacific R. R. as it winds through Echo Canyon. This corridor highlights the transition from high-altitude ranching at places like Rigbys Ranch to industrial centers like Park City.

The southwestern portion of the sheet reveals the early engineering of the mining era, specifically the Ontario Drain Tunnel near Park City, which was critical for dewatering deep silver mines. To the east, the landscape shifts into the protected high-country of the Wasatch National Forest and Uinta National Forest, where features like Sargent Lakes and Big Piney Mtn. dominate the terrain. This survey captures a moment when traditional farming in Rhodes Valley and Round Valley existed alongside the burgeoning rail-driven economies of Hoytsville and Wanship.