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1978 Map of Soldier Summit

Name: 1978 Topographic Map of Soldier Summit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Soldier Summit sits at the topographical and logistical heart of this late-1970s survey, marking a vital mountain pass where the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad crosses the high divide between the Great Basin and the Colorado River drainage. This alpine corridor, defined by the winding course of Soldier Creek and the headwaters of the White River, serves as a critical transportation artery through the Uinta National Forest.

Land use and historical divisions are clearly delineated, from the Old Indian Treaty Boundary in the northwest to the county line between Utah and Wasatch counties. The map documents scattered industrial and infrastructure markers, including a Water Tank and several Prospect sites, alongside prominent geographic features like Aagard Ridge and Wide Road Ridge. The network of Jeep Trails and remote springs such as Hunter Spring illustrate the area's transition from a high-altitude rail summit to a rugged recreation and resource extraction landscape.