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1955 Map of Snow Basin

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Snow Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Snow Basin defines the high-altitude landscape of this mid-1950s survey, showing the early infrastructure of the winter sports area with its Ski Tow, Ski Jump, and Shelter. The map captures the rugged divide between Weber and Morgan counties, dominated by prominent peaks like Sardine Peak and Strawberry Peak. In the valleys below, the Weber River cuts through the narrow Weber Canyon alongside the Union Pacific railroad, a critical transportation corridor marked by the Devils Gate gorge.

Agricultural and industrial activity is evident in the southern half of the quadrangle near Mountain Green and Peterson. Researchers can identify the local Mtn Green Cemetery and the Strawberry Mine, while the complex water management system of the era is shown through various canals, siphons, and the Huntsville Reservoir. The terrain transitions from the high bowls of the Wasatch Range to the pastoral settings of Ogden Valley, providing a detailed look at the region's mid-century topography.