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1955 Map of Brigham City

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Brigham City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Wellsville Mountains dominate the eastern landscape of this mid-century survey, casting long shadows over the developed corridors of Brigham City. The map documents a complex hydrological system where the Bear River and Malad River wind through extensive marshlands and Sloughs, eventually feeding toward the Great Salt Lake. This geography is defined by its industrial and transit infrastructure, featuring the prominent Union Pacific Railroad line and specialized areas like the Cement Ponds and the Brigham City Airport.

Cultural and civic life is anchored by landmarks such as the Courthouse, the Armory, and several local institutions including Lincoln Sch and Central Sch. Higher in the canyons, evidence of the area's extraction history is visible at the Silver Mine Hollow and Baker Mine. The transition from the high peaks of the Cache National Forest to the expansive Salt Flat illustrates the dramatic shift in Utah's terrain within a few miles.