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1955 Map of James Peak

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of James Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Cache National Forest dominates this landscape where the Cache Co Weber Co line traverses high ridges and deep canyons. The central terrain is defined by the massive profile of Middle Mountain and the prominent heights of James Peak, overlooking a complex network of drainages that feed into the Bear River. This mid-century survey captures the region during a period of active land management and resource use, evidenced by the presence of the Honey Bee Mine on the western slopes and several irrigation and stock management features like Fourmile Reservoir.

Evidence of early ranching and local settlement history is preserved through family-named landmarks such as Alex Beard Hill, Alex Beard Hollow, and the Fourmile Ranch located along the northern boundary. The topography is deeply incised by numerous seasonal and perennial watercourses, including Davenport Creek and McKenzie Creek, which cut through named basins like Starks Hollow and Mormon Hollow, illustrating the rugged drainage patterns of the northern Wasatch Range.