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1939 Map of Soldier Summit

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Soldier Summit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Colorado River Basin Watershed Divide cuts through this high-altitude landscape, separating the rugged mountain terrain of the Uinta National Forest and Wasatch National Forest. At the heart of the region sits Soldier Summit, a critical mountain pass where the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad navigates steep grades alongside U S 50. This transportation corridor was vital for moving resources through the mountains, connecting small settlements and industrial outposts.

Evidence of local enterprise and ranching is scattered across the topography, from the Pondtown Mine near Pondtown Creek to family operations like Daniels Ranch and Coddington Ranch. In the southern portion of the map, the Scofield Reservoir captures the waters of the Price River and Fish Creek. The map also documents the remote railroad stops of Gilluly and Colton, reflecting the industrial and agricultural patterns of central Utah during the early to mid-20th century.