Old Maps of Salt Lake County, Utah

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Salt Lake County, UT maps

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  1. 1885 Map of Salt Lake
    1885 Map of Salt Lake
    1885 Salt Lake
    1885 Print · USGS
    The Wasatch Front and surrounding high valleys appear here in the mid-1880s during a period of rapid mining and rail expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace early town sites and mining camps including Alta, Silver City, and the military grounds of Fort Douglass.
    7 unique versions available

  2. 1885 Map of Tooele Valley
    1885 Map of Tooele Valley
    1885 Tooele Valley
    1885 Print · USGS
    The valleys and ranges west of the Wasatch are captured here in the mid-1880s, showcasing the early mining and rail infrastructure of the region. Genealogists can trace early settlements like Grantsville, Ophir, and Stockton, or the route of the Utah and Nevada R. R.
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1915 Map of Fairfield, 1957 Print
    1915 Map of Fairfield, 1957 Print
    1915 Fairfield
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Oquirrh Mountains and Cedar Valley come alive in this early twentieth-century survey of Utah's mining and military landscapes. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stops at Fairfield Sta, mining claims at Queen Mine, and the National Cemetery.

  4. 1917 Map of Fairfield
    1917 Map of Fairfield
    1917 Fairfield
    1917 Print · USGS
    The Oquirrh Mountains and Cedar Valley appear here just before the close of the first World War. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the mining networks of Ophir, Mercur, and the Chloride Point Mine alongside the early Fairfield settlement.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1925 Map of Ft. Douglas
    1925 Map of Ft. Douglas
    1925 Ft. Douglas
    1925 Print · USGS
    The Wasatch Range in the mid-1920s shows a landscape of mining camps and early mountain tourism. Genealogists and researchers can trace the old paths of the Lincoln Highway and locate vanished stops like Gogorza, Kimballs, and the Pacific Mine.

  6. 1928 Map of Ft. Douglas
    1928 Map of Ft. Douglas
    1928 Ft. Douglas
    1928 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1920s, the high country east of Salt Lake was a hive of mining and early canyon tourism. Trace old claim sites like the Pacific Mine or visit early retreats such as Pinecrest Inn and the YWCA Camp during the mining era.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1950 Map of Fort Douglas, 1958 Print
    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.

  8. 1951 Map of Fort Douglas
    1951 Map of Fort Douglas
    1951 Fort Douglas
    1951 Print · USGS
    Salt Lake City's eastern neighborhoods and the Wasatch foothills are captured in the early fifties, showing the city's growth toward the mountains. Researchers can find precise locations for the University of Utah, the City Cemetery, and the Fort Douglas military grounds.

  9. 1951 Map of Jordan Narrows, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Jordan Narrows, 1952 Print
    1951 Jordan Narrows
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Jordan River valley at the Salt Lake and Utah County border was a hub of irrigation and rail in the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Bluffdale, the boundaries of Camp Williams, and the site of the Utah State Prison.
    6 unique versions available

  10. 1951 Map of Saltair, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Saltair, 1952 Print
    1951 Saltair
    1952 Print · USGS
    The eastern shores of the Great Salt Lake are shown in the early 1950s, a time when salt production and private waterfowl clubs dominated the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail sidings of Riter and Ewing (Siding) or locate landmarks like the K S L Radio Towers and Saltair.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1951 Map of Lehi, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Lehi, 1953 Print
    1951 Lehi
    1953 Print · USGS
    The northern Utah County valley in the early fifties reveals a landscape of expanding towns and intricate irrigation. Genealogists can trace family sites from Lehi to Alpine, including the American Fk Training Sch and the Pioneer Mem Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1951 Map of Salt Lake City South, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Salt Lake City South, 1953 Print
    1951 Salt Lake City South
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Salt Lake Valley undergoes post-war expansion in the early fifties as the urban grid begins to overtake surrounding farmlands. Trace the development of Murray and Kearns, and locate historic landmarks like the Taylorsville Cemetery and Falcon Field.

  13. 1951 Map of Midvale, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Midvale, 1953 Print
    1951 Midvale
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Salt Lake Valley in the early fifties shows a landscape of busy rail corridors and irrigation canals before the onset of modern suburban sprawl. Trace the industrial heritage of the Sugar Factory or locate family roots near Jordan High Sch and the Midvale rail sidings.

  14. 1951 Map of Salt Lake City North, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Salt Lake City North, 1953 Print
    1951 Salt Lake City North
    1953 Print · USGS
    Salt Lake City and its northern neighbors appear in the early fifties during a period of significant post-war expansion. Researchers can trace the layout of SALT LAKE CITY and find landmarks like the State Capitol, Becks Hot Springs, and Woods Cross.

  15. 1952 Map of Saltair NE, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Saltair NE, 1953 Print
    1952 Saltair NE
    1953 Print · USGS
    The eastern shores of the Great Salt Lake are documented here during the early fifties, showing a landscape of mineral crusts and early infrastructure. Researchers can trace the path of the Salt Lake City Sewage Canal and the extent of the Salt Flat at a recorded elevation of 4200 feet.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1952 Map of Sugar House, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Sugar House, 1954 Print
    1952 Sugar House
    1954 Print · USGS
    Salt Lake City's eastern suburbs and the rugged Wasatch front are captured here in the early fifties as the city expanded toward the mountains. Researchers can find the State Prison (Abandoned), the Hogle Garden Zoo, and the industrial Brick Kilns near the D & R G W RR line.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1952 Map of Farmington, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Farmington, 1954 Print
    1952 Farmington
    1954 Print · USGS
    Davis County during the early 1950s shows the narrow corridor of growth between the mountains and the Great Salt Lake. Genealogy researchers can trace family homesteads near Woods Cross, find the historic Lagoon grounds, and follow the paths of three major rail lines like the Bamberger Railroad.
    4 unique versions available

  18. 1952 Map of Magna, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Magna, 1954 Print
    1952 Magna
    1954 Print · USGS
    Salt Lake County is seen during a period of heavy industrial growth and rail expansion in the early fifties. Genealogists can trace the residential blocks of Magna and Hunter, while historians can locate industrial landmarks like the Magna Mill and the Powder Plant at Bacchus.
    6 unique versions available

  19. 1952 Map of Bingham Canyon, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Bingham Canyon, 1954 Print
    1952 Bingham Canyon
    1954 Print · USGS
    Bingham Canyon was the heart of Utah copper mining in the early fifties, showing the massive Copper Pit and its surrounding rail networks. Researchers can trace vanished residential pockets like Highland Boy and Copperfield or locate landmarks like the Central Sch.
    5 unique versions available

  20. 1952 Map of Antelope Island South, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Antelope Island South, 1954 Print
    1952 Antelope Island South
    1954 Print · USGS
    The southern shores of the Great Salt Lake are captured here in the early fifties, showcasing a blend of industrial salt works and lakeside recreation. Researchers can trace the layout of the Saltair Resort, locate the historic Roller Coaster, and explore the vast Salt Evaporators along the Garfield and Western Base Line.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1952 Map of Lark, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Lark, 1954 Print
    1952 Lark
    1954 Print · USGS
    The mining and farming communities of the Oquirrh foothills are captured here in the early fifties, documenting the height of the regional copper era. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like Bingham High Sch, the Herriman Cem, and several named mine portals including the Butterfield Tunnel.
    5 unique versions available

  22. 1952 Map of Draper, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Draper, 1954 Print
    1952 Draper
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Salt Lake Valley at the start of the fifties reveals a landscape of irrigation canals, early private airfields, and rail spurs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Draper, Union, and Sandy, or locate the Union Cemetery and the Historic Mon Temple Granite Quarry.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1952 Map of Garfield, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Garfield, 1954 Print
    1952 Garfield
    1954 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of the southern Great Salt Lake comes alive in the early fifties, showing the massive milling and smelting operations at Garfield and Arthur. Trace historical sites like the Site of First Utah Smelter alongside the rail networks of the Western Pacific Railroad.

  24. 1953 Map of Tooele, 1968 Print
    1953 Map of Tooele, 1968 Print
    1953 Tooele
    1968 Print · USGS
    Tooele County is shown here in the 1950s, a vast landscape transitioning between the industrial growth of the Salt Lake Valley and isolated military testing grounds. Researchers can trace the routes of the Western Pacific railroad and locate historic outposts like Iosepa Ranch and St John Station.
    3 unique versions available

  25. 1954 Map of Tickville Spring, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Tickville Spring, 1956 Print
    1954 Tickville Spring
    1956 Print · USGS
    The border of Salt Lake and Utah Counties in the mid-1950s was defined by large-scale land management and natural terrain. Genealogists and historians can trace old water systems and access routes like the Cedar Fort Ditch, Butterfield Tunnel, and Tickville Spring.
    4 unique versions available

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