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1950s Maps of Tooele County, Utah

Explore 50 historic maps of Tooele County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Tooele County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Tooele County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Tooele County, UT maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 1953 Map of Dugway Range NE, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Dugway Range NE, 1955 Print
    1953 Dugway Range NE
    1955 Print · USGS
    The high desert of western Utah is documented here in the early fifties, showing the dramatic elevations of the Dugway Range. Researchers can locate remote water sources like Fandangle Well and Monument Reservoir along a network of old jeep trails.
  13. 1953 Map of Dugway Range, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Dugway Range, 1955 Print
    1953 Dugway Range
    1955 Print · USGS
    Juab County in the early 1950s is a rugged landscape of mining prospects and historic trail corridors. Researchers can trace the original Pony Express Route past the Dugway Pony Express Sta and locate remote operations like the Rainbow Mines and Four Metal Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1953 Map of Dugway Range NW, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Dugway Range NW, 1955 Print
    1953 Dugway Range NW
    1955 Print · USGS
    The western Utah desert at the mid-century reveals a landscape of industrial extraction and high-altitude terrain. Metal detectorists and researchers can trace the locations of the Rainbow Mines, Four Metal Mine, and several prospect sites.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 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
  22. 1953 Map of Delta, 1969 Print
    1953 Map of Delta, 1969 Print
    1953 Delta
    1969 Print · USGS
    West-central Utah in the early fifties shows a landscape of vast desert playas and rising mountain ranges. Genealogists and historians can trace rail sidings like Champlin Siding, local industry at the Tungsten Mill, and historic outposts such as Fort Deseret.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1954 Map of Wig Mtn SW, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Wig Mtn SW, 1955 Print
    1954 Wig Mtn SW
    1955 Print · USGS
    Tooele County's high desert was a restricted landscape of military testing and vast salt flats during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Wendover Bombing and Gunnery Range and Dugway Proving Ground.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1954 Map of Dugway Proving Ground SE, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Dugway Proving Ground SE, 1955 Print
    1954 Dugway Proving Ground SE
    1955 Print · USGS
    Dugway Proving Ground and the high desert of Tooele County appear in the mid-1950s as a specialized military landscape. Researchers can trace the desert topography along the Old Riverbed Trail and follow the path of Granite Peak Rd across the flats.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1954 Map of Dugway Proving Ground NE, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Dugway Proving Ground NE, 1956 Print
    1954 Dugway Proving Ground NE
    1956 Print · USGS
    In the Great Salt Lake Desert during the mid-fifties, this military survey captures the restricted landscape of the Dugway Proving Ground. Researchers can trace the early road network including Goodyear Road and the localized Baker Area.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1954 Map of Wildcat Mtn, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Wildcat Mtn, 1956 Print
    1954 Wildcat Mtn
    1956 Print · USGS
    The mid-century Utah desert comes into focus on this sheet, centered on the military operations at the Wendover Bombing and Gunnery Range. Researchers can trace the isolation of Wildcat Mountain and locate high-altitude Prospects and a Tunnel tucked among the peaks.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1954 Map of Granite Peak, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Granite Peak, 1956 Print
    1954 Granite Peak
    1956 Print · USGS
    Tooele County's military and desert landscape is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of vast testing ranges. Researchers can trace restricted-access infrastructure including the Landing Strip, Goodyear Road, and the prominent Granite Peak.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1954 Map of Dugway Proving Ground SW, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Dugway Proving Ground SW, 1956 Print
    1954 Dugway Proving Ground SW
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Tooele County desert in the mid-1950s served as a critical theater for Cold War military operations and remnant mining efforts. Military historians and researchers can trace the restricted boundaries of the Dugway Proving Ground while locating remote features like Government Well No 52 and the Dugway Range.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1954 Map of Camels Back Ridge NW, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Camels Back Ridge NW, 1956 Print
    1954 Camels Back Ridge NW
    1956 Print · USGS
    Dugway Proving Ground and the surrounding Tooele County desert are captured here during the mid-fifties at the height of military expansion. Researchers can trace the specialized infrastructure of Dog Area, the Landing Field, and desert routes like Goodyear Road.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1954 Map of Wildcat Mtn SE, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Wildcat Mtn SE, 1956 Print
    1954 Wildcat Mtn SE
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Great Salt Lake Desert serves as a vast military testing site during the mid-fifties, dominated by defense installations. Researchers can trace the sprawling boundaries of the Wendover Bombing and Gunnery Range and Dugway Proving Ground.
    5 unique versions available
  49. 1954 Map of Dugway Proving Ground NW, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Dugway Proving Ground NW, 1956 Print
    1954 Dugway Proving Ground NW
    1956 Print · USGS
    Tooele County's military landscape is preserved here during the mid-fifties as the proving grounds expanded. Researchers can trace early desert transit along Goodyear Road and Falconer Road or locate the site of the vast Dry Lake.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1954 Map of Tintic Junction, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Tintic Junction, 1956 Print
    1954 Tintic Junction
    1956 Print · USGS
    Juab County’s mining heartland comes into focus during the mid-1950s, showing a landscape shaped by mineral extraction and the railroad. Researchers can trace the lineage of the Tintic district through the many listed mines, Eureka Cem, and family outposts like Snell Ranch.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1954 Map of Wig Mtn NW, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Wig Mtn NW, 1956 Print
    1954 Wig Mtn NW
    1956 Print · USGS
    Tooele County's desert interior is captured in the mid-1950s during a period of intense military testing. Local history researchers can trace the early boundaries of the Wendover Bombing and Gunnery Range and the Dugway Proving Ground amidst shifting Sand Dunes.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1954 Map of Granite Peak SE, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Granite Peak SE, 1956 Print
    1954 Granite Peak SE
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Great Salt Lake Desert was a focal point for military testing in the mid-1950s, defined by high-security installations. Genealogists and historians can trace the early boundaries of Dugway Proving Ground and the Wendover Bombing and Gunnery Range.
    4 unique versions available
  61. 1954 Map of Brigham City, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Brigham City, 1968 Print
    1954 Brigham City
    1968 Print · USGS
    Northern Utah and the edges of the Great Salt Lake are captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the region's transition from pioneer rail hubs to modern military ranges. Researchers can find old sidings like Lemay Siding, the Golden Spike Monument, and settlements like Washakie.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1955 Map of Tabbys Peak SE, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Tabbys Peak SE, 1956 Print
    1955 Tabbys Peak SE
    1956 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Tooele County is shown here in the mid-1950s as a land of overlapping boundaries and desert ranges. You can trace the perimeter of the Dugway Proving Ground Military Reservation and the Skull Valley Indian Reservation near landmarks like Hickman Knolls.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1955 Map of Tabbys Peak, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Tabbys Peak, 1956 Print
    1955 Tabbys Peak
    1956 Print · USGS
    Tooele County's high desert reaches are captured here in the mid-1950s, where the western edge of the valley meets the steep mountain range. Researchers can trace remote water sources like Tabbys Spring and old routes through Rydalch Pass or Wildcat Canyon.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1955 Map of Camels Back Ridge SW, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Camels Back Ridge SW, 1956 Print
    1955 Camels Back Ridge SW
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Tooele County desert in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape of military testing grounds and prehistoric geology. Researchers can trace the Old River Bed and explore the rugged Camels Back Ridge and Simpson Buttes.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1955 Map of Simpson Springs, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Simpson Springs, 1956 Print
    1955 Simpson Springs
    1956 Print · USGS
    Tooele County's high-desert terrain is captured here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the restricted expanse of the Dugway Proving Ground. Historians can trace the legendary Pony Express Route past the Pony Express Historic Marker and the vital water stop at Simpson Springs.
    3 unique versions available
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