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1949 Map of Spanish Fork Peak

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Spanish Fork Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Spanish Fork Pk anchors the rugged landscape of the Uinta National Forest, where the Wasatch Range transitions from high alpine ridges to the industrial and agricultural corridors of the Utah Valley. This survey reveals a complex network of water management and industrial development along the Spanish Fork River, featuring specialized infrastructure like the Siphon, Flume, and a Powerhouse. The presence of the Powder Plant and the Gaging Station near Gomex highlights the era's focus on resource extraction and utility regulation.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad as it snakes through Spanish Fork Canyon, passing the historic Castilla Springs and the Quarry. The map documents early mining interests, including the Dream Mine and the Old Spanish Mine, alongside the residential and agricultural expansion defined by the Mapleton City Boundary and the Salem Canal.