1915 Map of Wellington

About this map

The Denver and Rio Grande railroad serves as the primary artery through this Carbon County landscape, following the path of the Price River as it winds past the settlement of Wellington. This era reflects the early 20th-century expansion of the coal and ranching economy in Utah, where the Sunnyside Branch splits off toward industrial operations while the Midland Trail provides a key overland route for early motorists. To the north, the terrain transitions from the broad expanse of Clark Valley into the high country of Emma Park. This map identifies critical family landmarks and watering holes essential for high-desert survival and commerce, including the Edwards Ranch, Youngs Ranch, and Whitmore Spring. Smaller outposts like Farnham and Miller mark the rail stops and ranching nodes that once defined this arid region before modern development.