2020 Map of Fort Douglas

About this map

Fort Douglas stands as a focal point of this 2020 study, highlighting the intersection of military history and urban development on the eastern edge of Salt Lake City. This map captures a landscape defined by both institutional growth and natural preservation, with the extensive campus of the University of Utah and University Village transitioning into the steep canyons of the Wasatch National Forest. A significant concentration of burial grounds, including the Salt Lake City Cem, Mount Calvary Catholic Cem, and Shaarey Tzedek Cem, provides deep genealogical value for the region. The map also traces the critical water management of the area, from the Red Butte Reservoir to the Pleasant Valley Reservoir. High elevations like Grandview Peak and Black Mtn overlook the sprawling settlements of Bountiful and North Salt Lake, illustrating how the Wasatch Range constrains and shapes the urban footprint of the valley.