1915 Map of Sunnyside

About this map

Sunnyside serves as the focal point of this Eastern Utah landscape, situated where the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad terminates deep within the canyon system. The topography is defined by the sharp elevations of West Ridge and the Patmos Mountain range, with drainage networks like Whitmore Canyon and Stone Cabin Creek carving through the high plateau. The industrial and agricultural footprint of the early twentieth century is visible through features such as a remote Pumping Station, a Pipe Line, and the isolated Pierson Ranch. This survey, conducted by R.B. Marshall and T.G. Gerdine, captures the area's transition into a mining and transit hub. Landmarks like Mt Bartles and Bruin Pt anchor the high country, while numerous water sources including North Spring and Willow Spring suggest the critical importance of water management in this arid environment.