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1955 Map of Rattlesnake Pass

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Rattlesnake Pass
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Elk Mountain dominates the southern landscape of this Carbon County survey, where the high-altitude terrain is defined by the sharp rise of Halleck Ridge and the strategic opening at Rattlesnake Pass. This area preserves the path of the Overland Trail, a critical western migration route that winds through the foothills and past the Fort Halleck Memorial. The geography illustrates a legacy of ranching and early infrastructure, with isolated outposts like Mullen Ranch and Palm Ranch positioned near vital water sources.

Water management is central to this semi-arid environment, evidenced by the Hanna Water Supply Intake on Rattlesnake Creek. A network of underground utility corridors, including a Telephone Cable and Telephone Line, indicates the modernization of these remote mountain passes by the mid-20th century. Local landmarks like Windy Gap and The Grove Spring further highlight the specific topography that guided early travelers and later surveyors through this high-country corridor.