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1955 Map of Park City East

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Park City East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The mining industrial landscape of Summit Co and Wasatch Co is meticulously detailed in this mid-century survey, centered on the historic silver-producing district. Park City dominates the southwestern corner, surrounded by intensive hard-rock operations including the Silver King Extension, Queen Esther Shaft, and Park City Consolidated. Evidence of the era's transition is visible at the Snow Park Ski Lifts, marking the early evolution of the local economy from extraction to recreation.

Logistics and infrastructure define the valley floors, where the Union Pacific railroad serves settlements like Keetley and Atkinson. Heavy industrial footprints are preserved through labels such as the Tailings Pond at Richardson Flat and the McCone Tunnel East Utah Shaft. Water management is prominent throughout the terrain, from Silver Creek to specialized features like the Water Tank at Keetley Sta, reflecting the critical needs of both the steam-era rail lines and the surrounding mines.