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1955 Map of Park City East

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

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Park City sits at the southwestern edge of this survey, surrounded by a landscape defined by deep-vein mining and early winter recreation. The terrain is marked by numerous industrial landmarks such as the Queen Esther Shaft, East Ontario, and the Silver King Extension, reflecting the area's rich silver mining heritage. Significant transportation infrastructure includes the Union Pacific railroad lines that serviced the local industry, connecting hubs like Keetley and Atkinson.

Evidence of the region's mid-century evolution is clear with the presence of the Snow Park Ski Lifts, signaling the transition toward the modern ski industry. The map also captures several named canyons and flats, including Richardson Flat and Browns Canyon, alongside complex drainage systems like Silver Creek and the McCune Drain. This detailed record documents a specific moment where traditional extraction industries and nascent mountain tourism coexisted.