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2011 Map of Upton

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Upton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Chalk Creek and its many tributaries define the drainage patterns of this Summit County landscape, where the small settlement of Upton sits at the junction of valley roads and watercourses. The map reveals a rural network centered on the creek, with E Chalk Creek Rd following the water eastward toward the community of Pineview. The local geography is marked by significant elevation changes, from the heights of Porcupine Ridge to the depths of Josh Hollow, creating a complex terrain of canyons and seasonal flows.

Genealogists and local historians will find value in the location of the Upton Cemetery, situated just north of the town site along Huff Creek Rd. To the northeast, the Porcupine Reservoir captures the flow of Porcupine Creek, serving as a primary water feature in this high-country environment. The intricate web of smaller streams, such as Fish Creek and Branch Creek, illustrates the essential relationship between the canyon topography and the watershed that supports this corner of Utah.