1967 Map of Upton

About this map

Upton serves as the primary settlement on this 1960s survey of northeastern Utah, positioned where Chalk Creek meets the confluence of northern drainages. The landscape is defined by its water system and high country, including Porcupine Ridge and the Porcupine Reservoir. Evidence of local industry is recorded through a Mine and Gravel Pit along the creek valley, while a network of primitive routes like the Porcupine Trail and several Jeep Trails provides access to the higher elevations. The mapping reflects a mountain economy centered on ranching and extraction, with the South Fork Chalk Creek and Fish Creek carving deep drainages through the southern half of the quadrangle. A Pipeline cuts across the northern slopes, signaling the development of infrastructure alongside the traditional rural landscape of Summit County.