1952 Map of Santaquin Peak

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Santaquin Mountain and the high ridges of the Uinta National Forest dominate this early 1950s survey, capturing a landscape defined by steep canyons and alpine springs. Along the eastern edge, the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad tracks follow the corridor of Thistle Creek, connecting the small settlements of Birdseye and Indianola. The presence of the Payson Guard Station and multiple recreation sites like the Bear Canyon Recreation Area and Cottonwood Campground indicates the area's importance for forest management and public land use during the post-war era.