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1955 Map of Dromedary Peak

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Dromedary Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Alta sits at the heart of an intensive mining landscape within the Wasatch National Forest, where the terrain is dominated by high-altitude peaks and a dense network of underground workings. By the mid-20th century, the era of heavy extraction is visible through the concentration of tunnels and claims such as the Wasatch Mine, Emma Tunnel, and Cardiff Mine. These industrial features follow the geological contours of the Reed and Benson Ridge and the deep cuts of Grizzly Gulch and Collins Gulch.

High mountain lakes like Lake Blanche, Red Pine Lake, and Silver Lake punctuate the granite landscape, while the Little Cottonwood Creek serves as a primary drainage for the surrounding canyons. The inclusion of the Alta Guard Sta and Tanner Flat Campground indicates the area's transition toward managed forest use and recreation. This map provides a detailed view of the boundary between Salt Lake and Utah counties as it traverses the high summits of Twin Peaks and Mount Baldy.