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1915 Map of Fairfield

Name: 1915 Topographic Map of Fairfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Mining operations and early military presence define the high-altitude landscape of the Oquirrh Mountains and Traverse Mountains during the early 20th century. This survey records an era of intense extraction, detailing numerous sites like the Queen Mine, Old Mayflower Mine, and Sacramento Mine. The rugged western peaks are punctuated by industrial landmarks such as the Utah Metal Co Tunnel and scattered mountain springs like Maple Flat Spring.

In the flatter eastern basins, the settlement patterns of the Rush Valley and Cedar Valley emerge along the Los Angeles and Salt Lake Road. The town of Fairfield serves as a local hub, anchored by its proximity to the State Military Reservation and the National Cemetery. Transportation infrastructure is further evidenced by the Fairfield Sta and Cedar Fort Sta along the rail lines, while family-held interests like Freebairns Ranch mark the transition from industrial mining to valley ranching.