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1955 Map of Peterson

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Peterson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Peterson sits at the edge of the Morgan Valley, where the Weber River and the Union Pacific railroad corridor provide a vital transit link through the Wasatch Range. The settlement is anchored by the Peterson Cem, while the surrounding terrain is defined by a dense network of drainage forks including Right Hand Fork Peterson Creek and Left Hand Fork Dalton Creek.

High-altitude landmarks such as Francis Peak and Nielsons Peak overlook the steep canyons of the Morgan and Davis County line. The western portion of the map shows the transition into the Farmington area, connected by rugged routes like Skyline Drive and the Morgan Davis Road. This geography reveals a mid-century landscape where recreation at Sunset Campground met the industrial requirements of the railroad and the complex water management of the mountain forks.