1950s Maps of Utah

1. 1950 Map of Orem

   

   1950 Orem

   1950 Print · USGS

   In the shadow of the Wasatch Range after the war, this area shows the heavy industrialization of the lakeshore and the complex irrigation of the benchlands. Trace the footprint of the Geneva Steel Plant, the rail lines at Orem Sta, and local landmarks like Lincoln High Sch.

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4. 1950 Map of Aspen Grove

   

   1950 Aspen Grove

   1950 Print · USGS

   The high Wasatch Range at the mid-point of the century shows a landscape defined by mountain recreation and education. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Aspen Grove, the Alpine Summer School (B. Y. U.), and the early rail route of the Rio Grande and Western.

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7. 1950 Map of Woodside

   

   1950 Woodside

   1950 Print · USGS

   Emery County was a landscape of deep canyons and rail-side outposts at the midpoint of the twentieth century. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Geneva Coal Mine or locate early settlements and family landmarks like Woodside, Silvagni Ranch, and the local Cem.

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10. 1950 Map of Timpanogos Cave

    

    1950 Timpanogos Cave

    1950 Print · USGS

    The high Wasatch Range comes into sharp focus during the mid-twentieth century, centered on the dramatic American Fork Canyon. Geologists and local historians can trace early mountain infrastructure including the Salt Lake City Aqueduct, Mutual Dell, and Timpooneke Guard Sta.

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13. 1950 Map of Provo

    

    1950 Provo

    1950 Print · USGS

    Provo and the surrounding valley are captured here at a moment of significant mid-century expansion between the lake and the forest. Researchers can trace the layout of the B. Y. U. (Upper Campus), locate the City Cemetery, and find smaller settlements like Palmyra.

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16. 1950 Map of Cedar City NW

    

    1950 Cedar City NW

    1950 Print · USGS

    Iron County ranching and mining meet in the mid-century Cedar Valley, where the Union Pacific railroad connects small settlements and desert basins. Researchers can trace the layout of Hamiltons Fort, explore the numerous workings of the Great Western Mine, or locate Quichapa Lake.

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19. 1950 Map of Bridal Veil Falls

    

    1950 Bridal Veil Falls

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Provo River canyon was a bustling corridor for the Denver & Rio Grande Western and mountain travelers in the 1950s. Trace old settlements like Vivian Park, Springdell, and the landmark Bridal Veil Falls.

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22. 1950 Map of Springville

    

    1950 Springville

    1950 Print · USGS

    Springville and Mapleton sit at the foot of the Wasatch Range in the 1950s, showing a transition from town life to mountain wilderness. Genealogists can locate family sites near Evergreen Cem or trace industry along the Utah Railway and Ironton.

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25. 1950 Map of Kanarraville

    

    1950 Kanarraville

    1950 Print · USGS

    Southern Utah ranching and settlement life are captured here at mid-century, where the town of Kanarraville meets the Hurricane Cliffs. Trace old pathways like the Rock Trail or locate family sites near Kanarra Creek and the local Cemetery.

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28. 1950 Map of Spanish Fork

    

    1950 Spanish Fork

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Utah Valley at mid-century shows a thriving agricultural and industrial corridor shaped by irrigation and rail. Researchers can trace family roots through the Benjamin Cem, locate old schoolhouses like Rees Sch, or find the historic Sugar Refinery.

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31. 1950 Map of West Mountain, 1951 Print

    

    1950 West Mountain

    1951 Print · USGS

    The foothills of the Wasatch Range meet the shores of Utah Lake in the early 1950s. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the tracks of the Denver and Rio Grande Western through Goshen Gap to the Keigley Quarry.

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34. 1950 Map of Burnt Cabin Gorge, 1952 Print

    

    1950 Burnt Cabin Gorge

    1952 Print · USGS

    The high Uinta backcountry of 1950 shows a working landscape of stock reservoirs and deep canyons. Trace the history of high-country ranching at the Diamond Counting Corral or explore the rugged depths of Burnt Cabin Gorge.

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37. 1950 Map of Antelope Peak, 1952 Print

    

    1950 Antelope Peak

    1952 Print · USGS

    Iron County in the early fifties is captured here as a landscape of remote desert ranges and essential water holes. Researchers can trace the path of Antelope Road and locate critical desert waypoints like Antelope Springs and Table Butte.

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40. 1950 Map of Blair Basin, 1952 Print

    

    1950 Blair Basin

    1952 Print · USGS

    Uintah County ranching life is preserved in the early fifties, showing the high-country homesteads of the Diamond Mountain Plateau. Genealogists and historians can trace family operations at the Carl Searle Ranch, Willis Ranch, and Goodrich Ranch.

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43. 1950 Map of Goshen Valley North, 1952 Print

    

    1950 Goshen Valley North

    1952 Print · USGS

    The western shores of Utah Lake meet the Goshen Valley in the early fifties, showing a landscape of transition. Trace historical water use through the Abandoned Canal, Pinyon Creek, and early Genola Town Boundary.

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46. 1950 Map of Enoch, 1952 Print

    

    1950 Enoch

    1952 Print · USGS

    Settlement and irrigation projects define this mid-century look at the Iron County desert as the community of Enoch expanded. Researchers can trace early land history through Stevensville (Site), the Enoch Cem, and family outposts like Adams Ranch.

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49. 1950 Map of Dyer Mountain, 1952 Print

    

    1950 Dyer Mountain

    1952 Print · USGS

    Uintah County's high-country mining and forest management are captured here during the early fifties. Researchers can locate the historic Bullionville (Site), trace the Government Ditch, and explore the area around the Dyer Mines.

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52. 1950 Map of Cedar City, 1952 Print

    

    1950 Cedar City

    1952 Print · USGS

    Cedar City at mid-century is a thriving mountain-valley hub where the railroad and early aviation meet. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town's development through landmarks like the Branch Agricultural College, the Stock Yards, and the local Cemetery.

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55. 1950 Map of Soldiers Pass, 1952 Print

    

    1950 Soldiers Pass

    1952 Print · USGS

    The western shores of Utah Lake appear at mid-century, featuring the remnants of early settlement and mountain passage. Genealogists and historians can trace the Mosida (Site) area and locate industrial markers like the Mine Tunnel and Pumice Pit.

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58. 1950 Map of Enoch, 1957 Print

    

    1950 Enoch

    1957 Print · USGS

    Iron County ranching and mining operations are captured here at mid-century as the landscape transitioned between historic forts and modern industry. Researchers can locate the Fort Johnson site, the old Union Pacific corridor, and the waters of Rush Lake.

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61. 1950 Map of Pelican Point, 1958 Print

    

    1950 Pelican Point

    1958 Print · USGS

    The western shores of Utah Lake and the northern outskirts of American Fork are shown here during the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Union Pacific through Wing or locate the Calcite Quarry and waterfront Pumping Sta.

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64. 1950 Map of Fort Douglas, 1958 Print

    

    1950 Fort Douglas

    1958 Print · USGS

    The eastern benches of Salt Lake City meet the Wasatch foothills in the early fifties, showing a city expanding toward the canyons. Genealogists and historians can locate the City Cemetery, the University of Utah, and the This Is the Place Monument.

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67. 1950 Map of Lincoln Point, 1958 Print

    

    1950 Lincoln Point

    1958 Print · USGS

    Utah Lake's southern shores are captured here at mid-century, showing the relationship between the rising terrain and the water. Researchers can trace the path of an Abandoned Canal and locate benchmarks near Lincoln Point and West Mountain.

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70. 1950 Map of West Mountain, 1959 Print

    

    1950 West Mountain

    1959 Print · USGS

    The shores of Utah Lake and the industrial corridors of the southern valley come into focus during the mid-century. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Union Pacific and locate historic sites like Mosida (Site) and the Keigley Quarry.

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73. 1950 Map of Iron Mountain, 1959 Print

    

    1950 Iron Mountain

    1959 Print · USGS

    Southern Utah's mining and ranching heritage is on full display in the 1950s as industry expands across the Harmony Mountains. Researchers can locate specific operations like the Columbia Steel Mine alongside historical landmarks such as Old Irontown and Page Ranch.

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