1906 Map of Gilbert Peak

About this map

Gilbert Peak and the surrounding high country of the Uinta Mountains dominate this early twentieth-century topographical record of the Utah-Wyoming border. The landscape is defined by the intricate headwaters of the Uinta River, Henry's Fork, and Smith Fork, which carve through the Ashley National Forest and Wasatch National Forest. This era shows the region as a primary watershed and grazing area, marked by isolated outposts like Smith's Ranch and Edwards Ranch near the northern boundary. Higher elevations reveal a labyrinth of alpine basins containing Lake Atwood, Hoop Lake, and Fish Lake. The mapping captures the geological prominence of the Kings Peaks and Mt Emmons, providing a detailed look at the drainage patterns and timber resources before modern development or road networks penetrated these high-altitude meadows like Gilbert Meadows.