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1955 Map of Park City West

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Park City West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Park City serves as the focal point of this mid-century topographic study, capturing the area during its transition from a historic mining center to a burgeoning winter recreation destination. Significant industrial sites like the Silver King Mine, Silver King Consolidated, and various tunnels including the Cradle Tunnel and Judge Tunnel reflect the deep-rooted mining heritage that shaped the local landscape. The terrain around Treasure Hill and Crescent Ridge is meticulously detailed, showing the complex network of shafts and gulches that defined the local silver and lead economy for decades.

Agricultural and transport history is preserved through labels like the Old Stage Sta near Kimball Creek and the Hi Ute Ranch in the north. The presence of Glenwood Cemetery and City Cem offers valuable data for genealogists tracing early residents. Notable landmarks such as the Ski Jump at Ecker Hill signal the early infrastructure of the outdoor sports industry, while the boundaries of the Wasatch National Forest mark the intersection of private industry and public land management.