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1966 Map of Spring City

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Spring City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Spring City sits at the base of the Wasatch Plateau, serving as a gateway to the high-elevation canyons of the Manti-La Sal National Forest. This mid-1960s survey captures the intricate irrigation infrastructure essential to Sanpete County agriculture, with numerous diversions like Mill Race Ditch, Point Ditch, and Crawford Ditch funneling water from the mountain snowpack toward the valley floor. The landscape is defined by deep drainages such as Maple Canyon and Hennings Canyon, which descend from high ridges like Hell Hole Ridge and peaks including Haystack Mtn.

The eastern portion of the map transitions into steep, timbered terrain accessed by Skyline Drive and various jeep trails. This area is dotted with family-named landmarks like Freeman Allred Meadow and Bill Allred Creek, reflecting the local heritage of early Mormon pioneers who settled the region. Industrial footprints are visible in the mountainous interior, notably the Powerhouse and its associated Penstock and Aqueduct system, which harnessed the hydraulic power of the canyon streams.