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1955 Map of Dromedary Peak

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Dromedary Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Alta sits at the head of Little Cottonwood Canyon, surrounded by a high-altitude landscape defined by early mining development. This mid-century survey captures the region's transition from a primary mining district into a recreational and conservation area within the Wasatch National Forest. The map is dense with industrial signatures, featuring an extensive network of workings such as the Flagstaff Mine, Emma Tunnel, and Quincy Mines.

Evidence of complex subterranean engineering is visible through labels like the Wasatch Drain Tunnel and Sells Tunnel, which supported operations across the rugged terrain of Dromedary Peak and Mount Baldy. Glacial lakes including Lake Blanche, Lake Florence, and Lake Lillian dot the high basins, while early automotive access is noted by the presence of a Jeep Trail and the Tanner Flat Campground, marking the area's emerging identity as a mountain destination.