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1955 Map of Peterson

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Peterson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The Morgan Valley floor is dominated by the Weber River corridor as it appeared during the mid-century. The settlement of Peterson is situated along the Union Pacific rail line, accompanied by the Peterson Cem and a network of irrigation infrastructure including the Peterson Creek and local canals. Westward, the landscape rises sharply into the Wasatch National Forest, where high-elevation landmarks like Francis Peak and Nielsons Peak define the horizon.

Transportation patterns of the era are visible through the high-altitude Skyline Drive and the Morgan Co Davis Co Road, which trace the difficult terrain of the range. Numerous watercourses such as Smith Creek and Deep Creek carve through the slopes, feeding the valley below. Local landmarks like Sunset Campground and several benchmarks, including VABM 9707 Francis, provide specific points of interest for those tracing the history of this alpine and agricultural boundary.