1948 Map of Soda Springs

About this map

Soda Springs stands as a vital hub of transport and industry in the late 1940s, situated at a junction where the Oregon Short Line Railroad meets the historical path of the Old Oregon Trail. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Bear River and its major impoundment at Alexander Reservoir, which powers the region via the Last Chance Dam. Evidence of the area's volcanic and pioneer history is scattered across the terrain, from the Alexander Crater to the Wagonbox Grave and a prominent Historic Marker near Alexander. To the north, the industrial character of the era is visible at Conda and the Central Mine, while the southern reaches transition into the protected slopes of the Caribou National Forest, featuring landmarks like Soda Peak and the Eightmile Ranger Station.