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1928 Map of Ft. Douglas

Name: 1928 Topographic Map of Ft. Douglas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1928
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1928

About this map

Park City stands as the industrial anchor of this mid-1920s survey, a period when the surrounding mountains were bustling with mining activity and early canyon tourism. The high-altitude landscape is dotted with early 20th-century recreational sites like the Pinecrest Inn, the YWCA Camp, and the Mt Air Resort, signaling the region's shift toward seasonal retreat. To the north, Porterville and Snyderville represent the established agricultural and transport nodes, while the Ft Douglas Mil Res and City Farm illustrate the diverse land use near the metropolitan fringe.

Water management and resource extraction are prominent, from the East Canyon Creek Reservoir to the Pacific Mine. Genealogists and historians can trace the early path of the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad as it navigated the steep topography of Wasatch National Forest. The presence of numerous named alpine lakes, such as Silver Lake and Lake Desolation, provides a clear view of the wilderness before the expansion of modern infrastructure.