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1998 Map of Dromedary Peak

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Dromedary Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

Mining history dominates this high-altitude landscape near Alta, where a dense network of shafts and tunnels pierces the surrounding peaks. The mapping details an era of significant geological exploration and recreational development, showing the proximity of industrial sites like the Wasatch Mine and Flagstaff Mine to the burgeoning ski and tourism infrastructure of the late 20th century. High basins are dotted with alpine waters such as Lake Blanche and Red Pine Lake, which feed the drainages of Little Cottonwood Creek and the American Fork.

Wilderness designations including the Twin Peaks Wilderness and Lone Peak Wilderness underscore the area's value for conservation alongside its resource-extraction past. Numerous historical tunnels, such as the Wasatch Drain Tunnel and East Carbonate Tunnel, illustrate the complex subterranean engineering required to navigate these silver-bearing formations. From the Storm Mountain Picnic Area to the remote Silver Lake Flat Reservoir, the map serves as a record of the shifting priorities between extraction and recreation in the Wasatch Range.