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1965 Map of Sulphur Creek Reservoir

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Sulphur Creek Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Union Pacific Railroad cuts through the high country of Uinta County, winding through the complex terrain of Knight Ridge and Oyster Shell Ridge. This mid-1960s survey captures a landscape defined by the intersection of historic overland travel and modern infrastructure. The Emigrant Trail is clearly delineated as it traverses the ridges, while the Sulphur Creek Reservoir dominates the lower elevations of Hilliard Flat. Settlement patterns are concentrated near the rail line and water sources, with locations such as Altamont, Aspen, and Beartown serving as focal points for local activity.

Industrial footprints appear as scattered Mines, Oil Wells, and Gravel Pit sites, particularly around Aspen Mountain and the Choppy Draw area. The presence of a Pipeline and multiple Gaging Sta markers along Sulphur Creek indicates a managed environment focused on resource extraction and water control. Geologic features like Bazoo Hollow and Blake Hollow further define the rugged topography that once challenged travelers on the Stowe Trail.