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2017 Map of Wanship

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Wanship
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Weber River corridor serves as the primary artery for transport and settlement in this section of Summit County, connecting the communities of Hoytsville and Wanship. This 2017 study illustrates the modern landscape defined by the expansive Rockport Lake, where several small family and community burial grounds are located along the eastern shore, including the Cooper-Hughes-Vickory Cem and the Seymour-Davis Cem. The transition from the river valley to the surrounding peaks is marked by numerous named drainages such as Crandall Canyon and Alexander Canyon, while the residential growth of Tollgate Canyon is visible to the west.

The defunct railroad corridor, now marked as the Rail Trail, parallels the river and interstate, tracing the historical movement of goods through the Wasatch Range. Higher elevations are punctuated by landmarks like Lewis Peak and The West Hills, providing a clear view of the complex terrain that hemmed in early Utah settlements. Genealogists will find particular value in the precisely plotted locations of the Wanship Cem and the Rockport Cem relative to the contemporary road network.