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1952 Map of Bingham Canyon

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Bingham Canyon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The massive Copper Pit dominates this industrial landscape in the Oquirrh Mountains, revealing the intense mining operations of the early 1950s. The map captures the dense settlement patterns of mining communities such as Bingham and Copperfield (Upper Bingham), which are tucked into the narrow confines of Bingham Canyon. Nearby, Highland Boy sits amidst a network of underground infrastructure, including the Armstrong Tunnel and Apex Tunnel.

Evidence of heavy industry is everywhere, from the Smelter at International to the sprawling Waste Dump sites and the Denver and Rio Grande Western railroad lines. Beyond the industrial core, the terrain rises to Nelson Peak and Clipper Peak, while the western slopes descend toward the Tooele Valley. This survey provides a precise record of the specialized transport systems of the era, including a Vehicular Tunnel and a Tramway serving the high-altitude worksites.