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1955 Map of Heber City

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Heber City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The agricultural and hydraulic infrastructure of the Heber Valley dominates this mid-century landscape, centered on the grid of Heber City and the nearby town of Midway. The Provo River winds through the heart of the quadrangle, flanked by a complex network of man-made waterways including the Spring Creek Canal, Humbug Canal, and the Aqueduct. This era captures the valley before major modern reservoir projects altered the course of the river and the surrounding settlements.

Mountainous terrain to the west and north is marked by historical mining and engineering feats, such as the Ontario Drain Tunnel and Keeley Tunnel beneath the peaks of Bald Mtn and Flagstaff Mtn. These tunnels, along with the Valeo Mine, signify the intensive silver and lead extraction that shaped the local economy. In the valley floor, community life is anchored by landmarks like the Wasatch High Sch, the local Cemetery, and the distinctive Memorial Hill. Smaller settlements like Hailstone and Jordanelle appear in their original locations along the river banks.