1963 Map of Draper

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Little Cottonwood Canyon serves as a dramatic backdrop for this mid-century portrait of a rapidly expanding Salt Lake Valley. Substantial urban growth is visible across Sandy City, Cottonwood Heights, and Draper, with purple revision tinting indicating the suburban sprawl of the late 1960s and 70s. The landscape maintains a functional connection to its pioneer and religious roots, specifically noted at the Temple Granite Quarry Historical Monument and the LDS Church Records Storage Area tucked into the canyon walls. Infrastructure like the Jordan and Salt Lake City Canal and the Union Pacific railroad define the valley floor, while specialized sites like Carters Sky Ranch and the Mellen Sand Spur highlight the varied industrial and recreational uses of the land before complete residential infill. The transition from the high peaks of Wasatch National Forest to the irrigated valley floor illustrates the regional dependence on mountain runoff.