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1963 Map of Fort Douglas

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Fort Douglas
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Fort Douglas and the sprawling campus of the University of Utah anchor the eastern edge of Salt Lake City, where the urban grid meets the steep slopes of the Wasatch Mountains. This mid-century survey records a landscape of rapid institutional and residential expansion, showing University Village and the Veterans Hospital situated above the historic City Cemetery. The map captures the transition from the city’s meticulously planned blocks to the protected canyons of the Wasatch National Forest.

High in the canyons above the residential streets, the area’s mining heritage is still visible through landmarks like the Treasure Box Mine and Burro Mine. The topography is defined by significant peaks such as Grandview Peak and Mt Wire, with water resources managed through the Red Butte Reservoir and Pleasant Valley Res. The inclusion of Pioneer Monument State Park marks the cultural significance of this entry point into the Salt Lake Valley.