1966 Map of South Tent Mtn

About this map

Soren Peterson Meadow and Becks Cabin represent the small-scale human footprint within this high-elevation portion of the Manti-La Sal National Forest. Mapping in the mid-1960s shows a landscape defined by the drainage systems of Black Canyon and Lowry Water, where infrastructure was largely limited to the Skyline Drive and various specialized conduits like the Mountain Tunnel and Cedar Creek Tunnel. The terrain is marked by prominent peaks including North Tent Mtn and South Tent Mtn, which overlook a network of ridges such as Bacon Rind Ridge and Bulger Ridge. This survey documents the area's transition between Sanpete and Emery counties, highlighting how mountain geography dictated the movement of water and people through locations like Potters Ponds and along several established pack trails.