1964 Map of Fort Bridger

About this map

The Historical Site of Fort Bridger anchors this mid-century topographic study, appearing at a time when the original frontier outpost and the neighboring settlement of Millburne were connected by a network of canals and trails. The map preserves the alignment of the Emigrant Trail as it passes south of Bridger Butte, providing a tangible link to the westward migration era. The landscape is defined by irrigation and water management, evidenced by the numerous Canal systems feeding off Blacks Fork and Little Groshon Creek. High desert terrain features such as Bigelow Bench and Nebraska Flat overlook a series of modern developments, including substantial Pipelines and industrial Quarry sites. For genealogists, the location of the local Cem near the fort and the more southern Millburne Cem offer specific points of interest for family research in Uinta County.