1948 Map of Soda Springs

About this map

The Oregon Trail passes through the heart of this landscape, running alongside the Soda Reservoir and through the historic community of Soda Springs. This mid-century survey reveals a region defined by industrial extraction and high-altitude ranching, where the Conda Mine sits at the foot of the Aspen Range. Settlement patterns follow the life-giving waters of the Bear River and the Oregon Short Line Railroad, connecting the town of Alexander to the agricultural hub at Grace. To the south, the Caribou National Forest covers the high terrain around Soda Peak, while local history is marked by features like the Wagonbox Grave and several abandoned mineral sites, including the Idaho Sulphur Mine (Aband). Local civic life is anchored by the Grace Cem, Eightmile Sch, and the Eightmile Ranger Sta.