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1955 Map of Mount Pisgah

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Mount Pisgah
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Wellsville and Mount Sterling anchor the northern reaches of this mid-century survey, where the valley floor meets the steep ascent of the Wellsville Mountains. The landscape is defined by the high-elevation passage of Highway 89/91, which winds through Sardine Canyon toward Sardine Summit, passing Dry Lake along the way. This corridor served as a vital connection between the valley and the southern settlement of Mantua, tracing a route through the heart of the Cache National Forest.

The topographical detail reveals a complex network of water management and pioneer legacy, featuring the Lower Canal and Upper Canal near the Wellsville-Mendon boundary. Local landmarks like Gold Mine Hill, Babbit Shanty Hill, and the Mount Sterling Cemetery provide specific points of interest for those tracing family history or early land use. The presence of numerous named springs, such as The Pothole Spring and Leatham Springs, underscores the importance of water sources in this high-altitude terrain.