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1968 Map of Shearing Corral

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Shearing Corral
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Union Pacific rail lines carve through the southeastern corner of this terrain, following the dramatic path of Echo Canyon. This 1968 field-checked survey reveals a landscape of high-country drainage and industrial utility where Rich, Summit, and Morgan counties meet. The presence of the Pumping Sta and a network of Pipelines near Shearing Corral Reservoir indicates the infrastructure required for water management and livestock operations in the Cache National Forest.

Named canyons like Francis Canyon and Shearing Corral Canyon dominate the topography, punctuated by numerous named springs that feed into Suttons Creek and Tristram Creek. Of particular interest to local historians is the landmark Cache Cave near the Ball and Moore Reservoir, along with the small settlement of Heiners at the southwestern edge. This map documents a specialized corner of the state where ranching heritage, represented by Shearing Corral, intersects with the vital transit corridor of the railroad.