1953 Map of Delta

About this map

The Sevier Lake basin and the surrounding West Desert landscape define this 1950s survey, showing a region shaped by both its arid geography and industrial efforts. Settled pockets like Delta and Hinckley appear alongside the irrigation infrastructure of the Sevier River, including the Gunnison Bend Res. The map documents a diverse human footprint, from the high-altitude mining activities near Mammoth and Silver City to the military presence of the Wendover Bombing and Gunnery Range in the Great Salt Lake Desert. Historical transit and social landmarks are noted throughout, such as the Pony Express Monument and the Goshute Indian Res, as well as leisure destinations like Wilson Health Springs Resort and the Crater Springs Health Resort. The presence of the Union Pacific railroad and numerous abandoned sites, including Fort Deseret and the GCC Camp, reflect the ebb and flow of settlement in the eastern Great Basin.