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1948 Map of Timpanogos Cave

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Timpanogos Cave
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Timpanogos Cave National Monument and the surrounding peaks of the Wasatch Range define this 1948 topographic study. The map detail highlights the subterranean depths of Timpanogos Cave and Hansen Cave, while high-altitude features like Mt Timpanogos and Emerald Lake show the alpine character of the Uinta National Forest. This era of land management is represented by established administrative outposts, including the Timpooneke Guard Sta and the South Fork Ranger Sta.

Infrastructure for the growing region is evident in the path of the Salt Lake City Aqueduct and the Provo Reservoir Canal along the southwestern slopes. The presence of several Prospect labels and the Alpine Scenic Highway suggests the dual history of resource extraction and the burgeoning recreation industry in the canyons. From the depths of Heisetts Hollow to the summit of Box Elder Pk, the map documents a transition from industrial utility to conservation.