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2023 Map of Devils Slide

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Devils Slide
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Weber River carves a deep path through the canyonlands between the Bear River Range and the Wasatch Range, creating a natural transportation corridor long used by travelers. This modern topographic record traces the historical Rte Of Donner Reed Party as it winds through Henefer Valley, following the same difficult terrain encountered by mid-19th-century pioneers. The settlement of Devils Slide sits near its namesake geological formation, where the river and rail lines squeeze through the narrow passage.

Local history is anchored in the small communities of Croydon and Henefer, with the Croydon Cem serving as a genealogical landmark for the region. The landscape is defined by a dense network of drainages and hollows, including Lost Creek and Main Canyon Creek, which feed into the primary river system. From the heights of Bolly Knob to the depths of Upper Weber Canyon, the map details the intersection of modern infrastructure and the formidable mountain terrain of northern Utah.