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1998 Map of Soapstone Basin

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Soapstone Basin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

The Provo River and its numerous tributaries dominate this high-altitude landscape within the Wasatch National Forest and Uinta National Forest during the late 1990s. The geography is defined by significant elevation changes, from the broad Soapstone Basin to the heights of Soapstone Mountain. Human activity is primarily centered on seasonal recreation and resource management, evidenced by the Soapstone Ranger Station and various developed sites like Camp Roger and Piuta Camp.

Transportation through the area follows the path of the Mirror Lake Scenic Byway, which provides access to numerous forest sites including the Pine Valley Campground and Soapstone Campground. Local history is marked by the presence of a Historic Monument in the southern portion of the sheet near Dry Potts Hollow, while the boundary between Summit and Wasatch Counties cuts directly through the northern river valley, highlighting the administrative divisions of this mountainous terrain.