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1961 Map of Mountain Dell

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Mountain Dell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The historical Mormon Pioneers Route of Donner Reed Party winds through the high canyons and passes of the Wasatch National Forest on this 1961 topographic survey, revised in 1975. This area is defined by the convergence of early western migration trails and mid-century utility infrastructure, such as the Pipeline corridors and the Mountain Dell Reservoir. Landmarks like the Ephraim Hanks Station Pony Express Marker and the Last Camp monument emphasize the site's importance as a gateway to the Salt Lake Valley.

Remote settlements and recreational sites appear alongside historical markers, including Pinecrest and the Girl Scout Camp. High-elevation landmarks such as Big Mountain Pass and Lookout Peak overlook the diverse drainage basins of City Creek and Emigration Canyon. The map also records the Fort Douglas Military Res and the Geo Washington Memorial Grove, documenting how the landscape transitioned from a migration corridor to a protected forest and watershed area.