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1968 Map of Peck Canyon

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Peck Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Wasatch Ridge dominates the skyline of this high-elevation terrain within the Wasatch-Cache National Forest, marking the watershed between the Morgan and Rich county lines. The landscape is defined by a dense network of watercourses, including Lost Creek, Beaver Creek, and Sawmill Creek, which have carved deep drainages like Meachum Canyon and Peck Canyon into the mountain flanks. These named canyons and ridges, such as Condie Ridge and Blue Ridge, indicate a history of local land use tied to livestock grazing and timber, with numerous springs scattered throughout to support movement across the heights.

Accessibility is limited to a sparse network of rugged paths, including a primary Jeep Trail that follows the contours of the drainage systems. The presence of Bull Nelson Creek and Chicken Hollow suggests family-named landmarks tied to the early ranching and forestry efforts in the region. This 1968 survey, with aerial updates from the early 1980s, documents the area before significant modern alterations, showing the forest at a time when the boundaries between public lands and private inholdings were precisely delineated.