2020 Map of Soldier Summit

About this map

Soldier Summit sits at the hydrological and logistical divide where the Great Basin meets the Colorado River drainage system. This high-altitude pass, long a critical mountain crossing, is depicted here in detail, showing the small settlement and the Soldier Summit Cem positioned near the summit. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of the White River, which branches into the Left Fork White River, Middle Fork White River, and Right Fork White River. These watercourses have carved deep canyons like Averett Canyon and Boiler Canyon through the Wasatch Plateau. Much of the northeast quadrant lies within the Uinta National Forest, where steep terrain is marked by prominent landforms such as Aagard Ridge and Willow Creek Ridge. The map also captures the administrative transition at the Utah and Wasatch County line, tracing how modern roadways like Alta Dr and Elk Meadow Dr navigate the complex topography.