1955 Map of Heber

About this map

Heber and Midway anchor this mid-century look at the Heber Valley, showing a landscape defined by an intensive network of water management and deep-rock mining. The northern reaches are riddled with the subterranean infrastructure of the Park City mining district, including the Ontario No. 2 Shaft and the Keetley Tunnel. Along the Provo River, the map captures the community of Hailstone and the Murdock Powerhouse decades before the creation of the modern reservoir. The valley floor is crisscrossed by an intricate system of irrigation, featuring the Timpanogos canal and the Westside Ditch, which supported the agricultural life of the region. Local landmarks like Memorial Hill and Burgi Hill rise from the valley floor, while the surrounding peaks like Bald Eagle Mountain and The Peak emphasize the sharp transition from the irrigated basin to the mineral-rich highlands.