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1961 Map of Morgan

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Morgan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Weber River defines the lower valley corridor of this early 1960s survey, anchoring a network of agriculture and industry through Morgan and Henefer. The heavy infrastructure of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks the river's course, supporting the industrial activity at Devils Slide, where a Cement Plant and Quarry sit near the canyon entrance. In the Upper Weber Valley, irrigation projects like the Stoddard Diversion Dam and the South Bench Canal distribute water across the valley floor, sustaining settlements like Milton, Littleton, and Richville.

Social and recreational landmarks of the era include the County Fairgrounds near the High School and the Como Springs resort area east of the county seat. To the north, the terrain shifts into the Wasatch National Forest, where a Monastery is established at the base of the mountains. This map documents a period of stable mountain-valley life where natural resources, rail transportation, and mountain watersheds intersect.