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1955 Map of Snow Basin

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Snow Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Snow Basin Ski Area occupies the western high ground of this survey, featuring landmarks like the Ski Jump, Shelter, and various alpine bowls including Easter Bowl and Strawberry Bowl. The landscape descends from the heights of Mt Ogden Bowl and De Moisy Peak into the canyon and valley systems below. In the southern portion, the Weber River and the Union Pacific railroad navigate the tight corridor of Weber Canyon, passing the narrow gap at Devils Gate.

Settlement is concentrated in the lowlands where Mountain Green and Peterson are situated. Local history is anchored by the Min Green Cemetery and infrastructure like the Landing Strip and various water management features, including the Northwest Reservoir and Wilkinson Reservoir. The area is largely defined by the Wasatch Cache National Forest, which covers the rugged interior between the Ogden Valley to the north and the Weber corridor to the south.