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1885 Map of Uinta
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1885 Map of Uinta

USGS Topo · Published 1885

About this map

The Uinta Mountains dominate this 1885 survey, captured by the early triangulation efforts of the King and Powell surveys. The map traces the critical watershed of the Bear River and the complex drainage systems feeding the Duchesne River. High altitude peaks such as Gilbert Peak, Mt Agassiz, and Burro Peak define the ridgelines, while the southern reaches of the sheet open into the Uinta Valley. This is a landscape of vast plateaus and early watercourse identification, featuring names like Rhodes Plateau and Concrete Plateau. The lack of established towns at this date highlights the wilderness character of the region during the late nineteenth century, focusing instead on the hydrography of Strawberry Creek and Currant Creek as they weave through the high-elevation terrain.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1885
Date Published1885
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions16.56 x 19.86 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain