1949 Map of Goshen Pass

About this map

Cedar Valley defines the core of this post-war landscape, situated at the southern end of a broad basin in Utah County. Based on 1943 aerial photography and a 1947 field check, this map depicts a largely arid, sparsely developed region. The terrain is characterized by subtle drainage patterns and several wells, pointing to the importance of water management in this high-desert environment. A distinctive hydrological feature known as the Sinks is located in the northern portion of the quadrangle, where surface runoff likely collects and disappears into the ground. To the southeast, the topography rises toward the narrows of Goshen Pass, which serves as a natural corridor through the surrounding hills. This survey records the rural infrastructure of the late 1940s, showing the early road network and scattered water sources that supported livestock and local transit through the valley.