1962 Map of Strawberry Peak

About this map

Ashley National Forest and Uinta National Forest meet in this high-altitude landscape of the early 1960s, defined by a complex network of deep drainages and ridges. The topography is dominated by the massive Beaver Canyon to the north and the expansive Timber Canyon system to the south, separated by the strikingly named Twelve Hundred Dollar Ridge. The Old Indian Treaty Boundary cuts across the terrain, serving as a reminder of the region's historical land divisions. Economic activity is sparse but present, notably at a single Oil Well located south of Jackson Hollow. The map meticulously details the high-country hydrology, from the Strawberry River in the north to the perennial flow of Big Beaver Springs and the headwaters of Minnie Creek. Navigation during this era relied heavily on primitive infrastructure, represented by the numerous Jeep Trails and unnamed foot trails that traverse the steep slopes of Strawberry Peak.